When preserving one’s mother tongue becomes a case of life or death.
The Fight for Francophone Rights is a powerful three-part documentary series that explores the human stories behind the legal battles fought by francophone minorities outside Quebec for education in their own language. Directed by Anne-Marie Rocher, the series features firsthand accounts from parents, children, lawyers, educators, and former politicians who stood up for their communities despite the odds. From Alberta to the Yukon, each one-hour episode delves into two landmark cases—some victorious, others still unfolding. These stories reveal the urgent struggle to preserve language, culture, and identity where institutional support is lacking or absent. With a rare insider perspective, The Fight for Francophone Rights asks: what is the cost of silence, and how far must people go to defend their right to exist in their own language?