In honour of Black History Month, we are using our side series highlighting the innovative and significant animation produced through the National Film Board to spotlight the work of one trailblazing black artist. The paint-on-glass animation of Haitian-Canadian animator Martine Chartrand has been used in her visually stunning work to explore the enduring flow of Black history and culture throughout the makeup of Canada's identity. Whether it be a a montage of centuries of significant events in Black Soul (2000) or one unlikely friendship that irrevocably changed two lives in Macpherson (2012), her intricate and gorgeous work is worth spotlighting any time of the year.

Films covered are Black Soul (2000) and Macpherson (2012). Links: https://www.nfb.ca/directors/martine-chartrand/

Chartrand's official website: https://martinechartrand.net/index.html

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