Celebrate Black Excellence by watching these films and series

Today marks the kick-off of Black History Month 2024! Celebrate Black Excellence on screen by exploring STORYHIVE and TELUS original films and series on TELUS Optik TV channel 707 and online.

TELUS STORYHIVE and TELUS originals are proud to support films and series by Black creatives. 

Explore these titles representing Black voices from British Columbia and Alberta—from historical deep dives to feature documentaries and digital series.

Amélie's Second Chance  | TELUS STORYHIVE Black Creators Edition

Amélie, a Red Deer child, ingests a fatal object during the pandemic. Doctors race against time to try and save her life. 

Handle with Care: The Legend of the Notic Streetball Crew | TELUS originals 

Available February 27 on TELUS Optik TV channels 8 and 707 and online at watch.telusoriginals.com (in B.C. and Alberta only)

Handle With Care chronicles the rise, fall and rebirth of The Notic, an upstart streetball collective from Canada in the early 2000s. 

Orchidaceae | TELUS STORYHIVE Black Creators Edition

After being outed and disowned by his family in Nigeria, Cathalaya immigrates to Vancouver, Canada as a refugee to find safety but ends up facing a very traumatic situation.

“Out There” (part of the five-part series Out There) | TELUS originals

Available February 20 on TELUS Optik TV channels 8 and 707 and online at watch.telusoriginals.com (in Canada only)

Watch for the release of the full series in March!

A young woman from Fort McMurray, AB, entered a global competition for students to inspire creative thinking about science and won. Maryam Tsegaye reflects on her family, community and sense of self, before leaving home to start a new life.

Secret Alberta: The Former Life of Amber Valley | TELUS originals 

About 100 km North of Edmonton is Amber Valley, one of the first all-Black settlements in Canada. Arriving in 1909, the pioneers of this community battled the elements and racism to not only survive but thrive.

Secret Vancouver: Return to Hogan's Alley | TELUS originals 

Discover how this hotbed of historic jazz was nearly forgotten by time and erased by urban renewal.

The Black Mustard Seeds | TELUS STORYHIVE Black Creators Edition

Like mustard seeds in unyielding soil these seven visionaries conquer the underestimation had for arts in the city of Calgary.

The Journey of the African Storyteller  | TELUS STORYHIVE Black Creators Edition

The African storyteller narrates his extraordinary journey that begins in the middle of a raging liberation war in colonial Rhodesia.

The Rise of the Afro Beats in the Prairies  | TELUS STORYHIVE Black Creators Edition

Two African creatives find belonging in Afrobeats on Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton, sparking a celebration of its impact on those searching for home through its movements and rhythms.

Trailblazing the stampede | TELUS STORYHIVE Black Creators Edition

Hear the untold stories of Calgary's black entrepreneurs in this captivating documentary. Unveiling their journeys, challenges, and aspirations, as they pave the way in a burgeoning hub of innovation and culture. 

Union Street | TELUS originals

Available February 20 on TELUS Optik TV channels 8 and 707 and online at watch.telusoriginals.com (in Canada only)

Spanning three generations, Union Street chronicles Black Vancouverites who are working to rebuild a community that was destroyed in the 60s and redefine what it means to be African-Canadian.

“Unshook” (part of the five-part series Out There) | TELUS originals

Available February 27 on TELUS Optik TV channels 8 and 707 and online at watch.telusoriginals.com (in Canada only)

Watch for the release of the full series in March!

At 18, René was ambitious to start a life of university, activism and adulthood, until death touched his family. Taking a step back to reflect, René learns the truth of navigating grief, growth and the nature of change.

Untold Stories of Muslim Women in Edmonton | TELUS STORYHIVE Voices 

Join 8 Muslim Edmontonian women as they take us down memory lane to their childhood and how key experiences with faith, family, friends and community were instrumental in shaping who they are today.

Uplift  | TELUS STORYHIVE Voices  

In absence of Black history being taught in schools, CCACH found a way to educate people in the greater Edmonton area about Black History.