Documentary, Arts-Based Methods, and Social Justice (DocUBC)

The Documentary, Arts-Based Methods and Social Justice (DocUBC) cluster brings together a range of scholars, artists, and students working on documentary, visual, and arts-based methodologies for social change. DocUBC aims to deepen ties between documentary filmmakers and an interdisciplinary set of scholars and practitioners working with visual and arts-based methodologies.

Our mission is twofold: to strengthen internal resources and connections among UBC members, and to amplify the impact of our work in broader communities through meaningful partnerships and public engagements. We are committed to promoting visual methods and documentary video as powerful tools for social justice, facilitating collaborations that bridge academic and public spheres. Through events, screenings, and partnerships, DocUBC seeks to elevate the work of its members, cultivate new relationships, and contribute to transformative social change.

DocUBC is hosted at UBC Vancouver, which is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. The land it is situated on has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.

For more details, please see our Events page.

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