Documentaries

Brené Brown: A Call to Courage (2019)

Summary: In the form of a conference filmed in front of the audience, Brené Brown details the path to choosing courage over comfort in a society where fear and uncertainty too often reign. Her favorite theme, vulnerability, remains at the center of her speech. Why you should see it: The Texan author and researcher in human sciences is a true phenomenon among speakers in this world. Her Ted Talk The Power of Vulnerability has been downloaded more than 50 million times. With the humor, aplomb and empathy that we know her for, she once again succeeds in provoking reflection, emotion and motivation from concrete examples and real-life facts. An antidote to the fear that paralyzes and the doubts that settle in despite ourselves. A voice to hear and share, especially in this pandemic period.

On Netflix

She Did That (2019)

Summary: A deep dive into the daily lives of four African-American female entrepreneurs who broke barriers and made their mark. Director and blogger Renae L. Bluitt wanted to paint a more representative picture of these women who built their businesses, brick by brick, and who will leave a rich legacy to those who come after them.

Why you should watch: Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States. Yet they are under-recognized. It features stories from author and speaker Luvvie Ajayi, Carol's Daugher founder Lisa Price, The Lip Bar founder Melissa Butler, and finance guru Tonya Rapley of My Fab Finance. The entire production team for this film was comprised of Black women. It is Netflix's first documentary featuring Black women entrepreneurs.

On Netflix

The Creative Brain (2019)

Summary : Neuroscientist and bestselling author David Eagleman is fascinated by the everyday feats of human imagination. In this documentary, he delves into the creative process of several innovators, exploring the many ways we can stimulate and cultivate our creativity.

Why you should see it : Through fascinating encounters with scientists, designers, architects, actors, musicians, writers and teachers, Jennifer Beamish and Toby Trackman's film highlights what the human brain is capable of. And this is true no matter what field you excel in. Musician Grimes and director and actor Tim Robbins offer some of the most interesting interviews in the film. A very nice way to feed your creativity from your living room!

On Netflix

Becoming (2019)

Summary: This documentary follows the eponymous autobiographical book published in 2018 by Fayard, which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. It offers an intimate look into the life of the former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. We follow her behind the scenes of her book promotion tour as she visits 34 American cities.

Why you should see it: For this privileged access to Michelle, the woman, without being in the shadow of her illustrious husband. We find her in all her splendor: charismatic, funny, with a repartee to break everything as she goes to meet different communities, revisits her childhood home in the South of Chicago and returns to significant moments of her life as a lawyer and mother.

On Netflix and iTunes Store

Fast and Furious: A Tax Race to the Abyss (2020)

Summary : Brigitte Alepin, a professor of taxation at the UQO Saint-Jérôme Campus, is the author of this documentary on the theme of a global reality: multinationals and billionaires are paying less and less tax. For 30 years, countries have been engaged in fierce competition to attract multinationals by lowering tax rates. The result: this dangerous game favors the giants and is slowly killing SMEs and public service in Western democracies.

Why you should watch : For the interviews with world luminaries such as Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of Economy and Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize winner in economics. For the critical examination of the situation and possible solutions to this major flaw in globalization.

On Tou.tv

FICTION FILMS

The Assistant (2020)

Summary : Thriller starring Julia Garner as the junior assistant to a media mogul who slowly uncovers a world of abuse and secrets.

Why you should see it : Upon its release, the film by young Australian filmmaker Kitty Green caused a stir in the film world, which is still emerging from the cataclysm surrounding the Harvey Weinstein affair. Her story denounces the toxic work climates in the post-#metoo era through humiliation, harassment and abuse of power. An oppressive and claustrophobic film that shows the multiple and insidious effects of power that is growing in the backstage games.

On Crave, illico, YouTube and iTunes Store

The White Tiger (2021)

Summary : This fable tells the story of the meteoric rise of Balram Halwai, an ambitious driver in the service of a very wealthy Indian family, who uses his intelligence and cunning to become a successful entrepreneur.

Why you should see it : For the dark humor of the story based on the eponymous bestseller by Aravind Adiga (Booker Prize 2008). For the skillful adaptation by Iranian-American filmmaker Ramin Bahrani who was his classmate at Columbia University. For the reflection on social and political corruption as well as on the power relations (dominant/dominated) of the capitalist system.

On Netflix

Tesla (2020)

Summary : This biopic by Michael Almereyda tells the fascinating story of Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American scientist whose genius enabled the widespread transmission of electricity. It follows his friendship, then rivalry, with Thomas Edison as Tesla struggles to capitalize financially on his inventions.

Why you should see it : For Ethan Hawke's very convincing performance as the inventor and for the modern overtones and anachronisms of all kinds that punctuate the film and make it damn interesting. For example, the film's narration is provided to the camera - taking place in front of a MacBook - by the character of Anne Morgan, daughter of the financial magnate JP Morgan, friend and benefactor of Tesla. In the end, we discover the story of a man who was revolutionary in retrospect and not in his lifetime.

On Netflix, iTunes Store, illico, Crave, Youtube and Google Play

Comedy series

In a nutshell, a list of entrepreneurial, light and humorous series to watch or rewatch: Silicon Valley (2019) On Crave

Girlboss (2017)On Netflix

Better Call Saul (2015) Four Seasons On Netflix

The Office (2005) Nine seasons On Youtube and Netflix

Mad Men (2007)Seven seasons On AMC

Workin' Moms (2017)Five seasons On Netflix

Silicon Valley (2014) Seven seasons On Crave/HBO