Being Canadian

Being Canadian

2015 · 89 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy, Documentary

What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes to find the answer.

Directed by Robert Cohen · Written by Robert Cohen

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