Finding the Secret Path

Finding the Secret Path is an intimate concert film and documentary that showcases Gord Downie's preparations for a historic performance. It interweaves behind-the-scenes footage with segments from the animated film based on Jeff Lemire's graphic novel. The film tells the tragic story of Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old boy who died in 1966 after escaping from a residential school in Ontario.

This documentary highlights the emotional weight of the narrative as it unfolds during the performance at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, attended by the Wenjack family. The blend of music and storytelling makes it a unique piece that captures the essence of both the artistic and historical aspects of the Secret Path project.