Voir – Juger – Agir : L'histoire de la JOC au Québec

The film heds light on the untold story of Quebec’s Young Catholic Workers, a grassroots labor movement born in the 1930s. The film explores its essential role in the feminist and union struggles and social transformations that shaped Quebec in the 20th century. 

SYNOPSIS

Voir - Juger - Agir : L'histoire de la JOC au Québec 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.

Theme(s): , History, Social mouvements, Social struggle

DETAILS

Director | , Annie Deniel
Year | , 2025
Country | , Québec
Duration | 70 minutes
Original language | , French
Subtitles | , French
Image | Mario Calvé, Mario Jean, Steve Patry
Sound | Luis Petranko
Sound design | Bruno Pucella, Carl Aksynczak
Editing | Annie Deniel
Production | André Vanasse
Screenplay | André Vanasse, Annie Deniel
Colorist | Anne-Marie Turcotte

DIRECTOR

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Annie Deniel

SEE COMPLETE PROFILE

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.

UPCOMING SCREENINGS

SCREENING 1

9 July 2026 pm31 21h00

Parc Molson 

A discussion with the filmmaker will follow the screening.

In collaboration with:

SCREENING 2

28 August 2026 pm31 20h15

Église Saint-Paul-de-la-Croix

A discussion will follow the screening.
Please note that the screening takes place on the outdoor parking.

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