Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula has bet big on arts and culture as a way forward for its rural communities. But what happens when its premiere art festival begins asking tough questions about everything from climate change to colonialism? An encore broadcast featuring the 2021 Bonavista Biennale (the 2023 edition runs from August 19 to Sept 17).

Best of AV: The Bonavista Project

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When pro-wrestler Jennifer Crawford (a.k.a. Moon Miss) faces a setback, they’re determined to make a comeback. This doc by Dave Irish and Emma Smith recently won a 2024 Atlantic Journalism Award for Sports Reporting.

To The Moon

Stories of pregnancy, birth, loss and trauma are stitched into a community quilt that celebrates honest and raw perinatal journeys. A documentary by Caroline Hillier, on Carole Rankin and Connecting Threads.

A bundle of trauma, a patchwork of healing

From seeing his daughter take her first breath, to competing in an Ironman race in Sweden, Mike Dawe has experienced many ups and downs in his cancer journey. He focuses on the positive. Listen to Adam Walsh's documentary.

The starting line

From a sentencing circle to a visiting room in jail, Heidi Atter's documentary tells the story of how Johannes Semigak — who caused the death of his brother — has embarked on a journey to learn about and heal from intergenerational trauma. 

Coming full circle

When Lan and Phai Nguyen started one of Halifax's first family run nail salons, the nail industry wasn't what it is today, so the business was off to a slow start. But now, nearly 30 years later, after running a successful business, raising four children, and seeing a novel inspired by them published, Lan and Phai are getting ready to retire. 

Best of AV: The Bonavista Project

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