The National Film Board of Canada has started releasing their vast library of canadian classic documentaries and films for free online viewing. Among my favorites: The Log Driver’s Waltz, The Railrodder, The Sweater

Scanning the NFB library outward from those starting points, one comes across more and more quality. While the above are all a few decades old, recent material seems to be high quality. (Expect some extra links soon.) They are classic, understated, patriotic, lovely works. Their slogan’s great too (and I’m a jaded bastard).

Contrast it with the CBC, another federally funded agency, which creates some original programming along with deplorably fashionable news reporting. Perhaps the two agencies could be merged, chartered with the creation of new public media. Ditch the news and the politics. Just help people love their country.

Well, one can dream.