See – Judge – Act: The History of the JOC in Quebec
The mission of the Centre d'art et essai de la Cinémathèque québécoise (CAECQ) is to primary program Quebec-made documentaries and independent fiction, as well as international documentaries, animated and foreign films, while encouraging opportunities for meetings between the public and the artists. Its programming is presented in conjunction with the Cinémathèque québécoise’s under the label New releases.
See – Judge – Act: The History of the JOC in Quebec explores the overlooked history of the Jeunesse Ouvrière Catholique (JOC), a grassroots labor movement deeply rooted in Quebec’s working-class neighborhoods since the 1930s. Through powerful testimonies, never-before-seen archival footage, and expert analysis, the film reveals nearly a century of youth-led social activism driven by a pursuit of justice and solidarity. From church basements to feminist and labor struggles, this thoughtful and politically engaged documentary looks back at the lasting impact of the JOC and its decisive role in the upheavals of the Quiet Revolution.
Annie Deniel
With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and trained in film at the École supérieure de réalisation audiovisuelle in Paris, Annie Deniel moved to Montreal in the early 2000s. For more than twenty years, she has been involved in filmmaking, collaborating on the editing of auteur documentaries for renowned production companies such as InformAction and Intuitive Pictures, as well as fiction series with Amalga Production and Encore Production. In parallel with her work as an editor, she made her first film, J’suis toute mêlée, in 2007, which was broadcast on TV5, followed by Place de l’élégance, Le voyage du soldat, Print Time, Steampunk Connection, and a series of short documentaries on mental health and immigration. Her works have been presented at numerous international festivals. Passionate about both small stories and big history, Annie Deniel seeks to convey them through intimate and innovative forms that deeply touch the viewer and invite reflection.
