Face2Face with David Peck

In this episode, David Peck chats with magician James Alan and director James Biss about their upcoming show Mysteries and Lies at the Toronto Fringe Festival. They talk about creativity, philosophical issues surrounding truth, illusion and lived experience and explore the intersection of magic, AI, and technology and how their performance challenges perceptions of reality. For more info about Jam...

David Peck sits down with acclaimed actors Radha Mitchell, Ioan Gruffudd, and Bianca Wallace to discuss the tense new action-thriller Seven Snipers on Face2Face. Together they explore the film’s emotional core, the psychology of survival, the lingering effects of trauma, and the complicated relationships that exist beneath the bullets and battlefield tactics. What begins as a gripping sniper thril...

At the Toronto International Film Festival, I sat down with acclaimed filmmaker Darlene Naponse to discuss her stunning new film Aki . More than a documentary, Aki is a poetic meditation on land, memory, community, and our relationship to the natural world. Together they explore narrative sovereignty, Indigenous storytelling, mining and environmental responsibility, truth and reconciliation, and t...

In this episode of Face2Face , David Peck sits down with filmmaker Andy Hines and songwriter Adam Baldwin to explore the powerful Canadian film Little Lorraine . What begins as a conversation about a song becomes a deeper reflection on storytelling, community and the human condition. Together, they unpack how a simple narrative rooted in Cape Breton evolves into a compelling film about desperation...

In this episode of Face2Face, David Peck sits down with acclaimed Canadian actor Colm Feore for a thoughtful and engaging conversation on the power of storytelling and the importance of National Canadian Film Day. Together, they explore what makes Canadian cinema unique. They talk about its authenticity, its sense of community, and its ability to reflect who we are. Feore shares insights from his...

In this episode of Face2Face, David Peck sits down with magician, historian, and thinker David Ben for a wide-ranging conversation about curiosity, illusion, and the deeper intellectual life behind magic. At the heart of the discussion is Ben’s extraordinary collection, now housed at The Lilly Library at Indiana University, a vast archive spanning more than a century of magical history. Together,...

In this conversation, David Peck interviews Tanya Talaga and Shane Belcourt about their film Red Power Rising , which explores Indigenous storytelling, narrative sovereignty, and the ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous communities in Canada. The discussion delves into the importance of reclaiming narratives, the layers of history and human rights within the film, and the distinction between bein...

In this episode of Face2Face , David Peck speaks with magician, actor and creator Steve Valentine about creativity, the subconscious mind and rediscovering the art of magic. Steve reflects on how the brain is always working beneath the surface, often producing creative breakthroughs when we least expect them. He shares how revisiting the history of magic and returning to routines he once performed...

What happens when we slow down long enough to really listen, to our stories and to one another? In this episode of Face2Face, I sit down with George Strombolopoulos for a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation about the power of storytelling in shaping who we are, personally, culturally and as Canadians. We talk about authenticity, the responsibility and possibility of art and why shared narrati...

Recorded live at the Toronto International Film Festival, David Peck sits down with filmmaker Bryan Fuller to discuss Dust Bunny , Fuller’s darkly playful and deeply personal feature debut. What begins as a conversation about genre influences, Frankenstein , Blade Runner and Gremlins , turns inward, as Fuller reflects on childhood fear, imagination, and fairy tales. Together they explore how the f...

In this engaging conversation, David Peck interviews Matt Whitaker and Rupert Evans about their film Truth and Treason . They explore the complexities of good and evil and the emotional weight of loyalty and doubt in the context of Nazi Germany. We dig into the nature of violence, the importance of subtext in relationships, and the challenges of bravery and conformity. The film serves as a poignan...

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, David Peck speaks with filmmaker Eisha Marjara about her new film Calorie , a story rooted in the emotional aftershocks of the 1985 Air India bombing. Drawing from her own family history and loss, Marjara unpacks the complex layers of grief, identity, and resilience embodied in Monica—a single mother living in the long shadow of tragedy. Together,...

In this engaging conversation, David Peck interviews Guillaume Marbeck, the star of Richard Linklater's film Nouvelle Vague . They discuss Guillaume's journey from being an extra to a lead actor, the importance of trust and authenticity in filmmaking, and the unique directing style of Linklater. The conversation delves into the challenges of acting without the use of eyes, the dynamics on set, and...

In this conversation, David Peck interviews Lorena Luciano, the director of the documentary Nuns vs. The Vatican . They discuss the film's exploration of the sexual abuse of nuns by clergy, the importance of accountability, and the role of storytelling in advocating for social justice. Lorena shares her personal journey that led her to create the film, emphasizing the need for community support an...

In this episode of Face2Face , David Peck sits down with development expert and author Ian Smillie to explore his latest memoir, Under Development: A Journey Without Maps . With wit, wisdom, and decades of global experience, Smillie reflects on what he's learned—and unlearned—about international aid, poverty, and the complexity of change. From Sierra Leone to Bangladesh, from the frontlines of the...

On this episode of Face2Face , David Peck sits down with legendary filmmaker David Cronenberg and acclaimed costume designer Anne Dixon to explore their haunting new film The Shrouds . We dive into grief, storytelling, and the power of collaboration—from Dixon’s sculptural approach to costume design to Cronenberg’s reflections on love, loss, and existentialism. It’s a layered, philosophical conver...

Kenny Robinson is a Canadian comedy legend, actor, writer, and unapologetic truth-teller. In this conversation, David Peck talks with him about his new film The People of Comedy , now streaming on Crave. We explore the intersections of race, identity, and humour in Canada. We talk about comedy as protest, the power of laughter, and why Kenny has never shied away from speaking his mind. From growin...

What happens when a daughter refuses to accept silence in the face of injustice? In this episode, Robert Osborne and Face2Face host David Peck dive deep into Malcom Is Missing —a gripping, emotionally charged true story of disappearance, corruption, and one woman’s relentless quest for answers. Journalist and author Robert Osborne joins us to unpack the book’s intimate tone and international scope...

In this episode join David Peck, host of Face2Face , as he chats with filmmakers Anna Toomey and Sian Edwards Beale about their powerful documentary Left Behind , which sheds light on the struggles of children with dyslexia and the fight for literacy education reform. They explore the emotional impact of storytelling, the challenges of filmmaking, and why access to education is a civil rights issu...

Join David Peck, host of Face2Face, as he chats with Canadian music icon Jim Cuddy and filmmaker Dale Heslip to discuss their new film, Blue Rodeo: Lost Together. In this engaging conversation, they explore the intersection of music and storytelling, the creative process behind the film, and the deep connections that make their work resonate with audiences. Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights,...

Join Face2Face host David Peck as he sits down with Keith Nahanee, Janelle Niles, Quentin Lee, and Cindy AuYeung as they discuss Rez Comedy . The first all Indigenous and all Canadian stand up comedy feature film. Get more info here on the Rez Comedy website and look for the World Premiere streaming on February 14th, 2025 on Valentines Day on AAM.TV and Amazon Prime Video. Trailer h...

Join Face2Face host David Peck as he chats with Alan Cumming, and director Michael Clowater as they get personal while talking about their new film Drive Back Home . See it in the theatre or on video on demand. Drive Back Home : In the winter of 1970, a cantankerous, small town plumber from rural New Brunswick, must drive his beat-up work truck 1000 miles to Toronto to get his estranged, gay broth...

Join Face2Face host David Peck as he sits down with the visionary and Oscar nominated filmmaker Raoul Peck to explore his latest masterpiece, Ernest Cole: Lost and Found . Known for his deep, transformative storytelling, Peck delves into the life of Ernest Cole, the trailblazing South African photographer who captured the stark realities of apartheid. This poignant conversation uncovers Cole’s leg...

Join Face2Face host David Peck as he sits down with Adam Sneyd, associate professor of political science at the University of Guelph, to discuss his latest book, Hidden Politics in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Sneyd offers a critical perspective on the 17 SDGs, highlighting their vague definitions, ineffective measurement tools, and underlying political motivations. He advocates for a mor...

Part two of a Four Part Series on Happiness, Buddhism and Living Well Master Hun Khemra, Noem Chunny and Face2Face host David Peck had four conversations about meditative mindsets, Buddhism, the East meeting the West, kindness, peace, happiness and contentment and its impact on all cultures and about how to live well. This is part one. Part 2 of a 4 Part Series The Venerable Kassapa Hun Khamra , w...