Documentary film & televisionIndependent perspectives / Since 1988

A closer look
at real life.

Films about the lives we lead, the histories we inherit, and the stories that deserve to be heard.

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Judy Blume in the documentary Under WrapsFROM THE ARCHIVE / UNDER WRAPS
Under Wraps · Producer & writerFilm still © NFB
Penny WheelwrightProducer. Writer.
Documentary filmmaker.
01 / A human perspective

Some stories change how
we see the world.

From women challenging convention to children caught in the currents of history, Penny Wheelwright’s work brings individual lives into focus. Her career spans independent documentary, historical storytelling, and factual television.

02 / From the film archive

Selected work.

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Factual television / CanadaEmployable
Me.
Beyond assumptions. Towards opportunity.
03 / On television

See the person.
See the possibility.

Job seekers with disabilities and neurological conditions challenge expectations as they pursue meaningful employment. Penny served as co-executive producer of the Canadian series.

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04 / Behind the work

A career built
on curiosity.

Documentary filmmaker Penny Wheelwright

A Canadian documentary producer and writer, Penny established Wheelwright Ink Ltd. in 1988. Her films have reached audiences in Canada and internationally.

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