Face2Face with David Peck
by David Peck
Face2Face is hosted by change maker David Peck and is rooted in casual conversation and intelligent inspiration. David interviews film makers, actors, writers and artists of various kinds and he does it in a fun, thoughtful and entertaining way. Check out this weekly podcast where David honors and celebrates people who believe in the power of little things, the splash and ripple effect and who are rolling up their sleeves to make the world a better place.
Episodes
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Paul Young on Return to the Shack: Justice, Forgiveness & Redemption
Today on Face2Face, David Peck speaks with his friend, bestselling author and storyteller Wm. Paul Young, about his provocative new novel, Return to the Shack. Nearly 20 years after The Shack became an international phenomenon, Paul returns with a deeply personal story inspired by his friendships...
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Ray Dorsey: Can We Create a World Without Parkinson’s?
Today on Face2Face, David Peck speaks with neurologist, researcher and author Dr. E. Ray Dorsey to talk about his provocative and hopeful new book, The Parkinson’s Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment. A chance encounter at Toronto Pearson Airport led David to this deeply personal...
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Our Loves, Avi Nesher & A Way Forward
Today on Face2Face, David Peck is joined by acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher to talk about his deeply moving new film, Our Loves. Against the backdrop of October 7, Nesher tells an intensely human story about people confronting fractured relationships, past mistakes and the possibility of...
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Ian Goggins, Cinema Cellar & The Movies We Keep
Today on Face2Face, David Peck is joined by Ian Goggins, Executive Vice President and Partner at Blue Fox Entertainment, to talk about Cinema Cellar, Criterion and the resurgence of physical media. We explore why a new generation is discovering the pleasure of owning films, the extraordinary...
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Suzie Miller, Prima Facie & Why You Can’t Not See It
Today on Face2Face, David Peck is joined by playwright, screenwriter and former human-rights lawyer Suzie Miller to talk about Prima Facie, her powerful exploration of law, sexual violence, truth and the limits of the legal system. We talk about her journey from science to law to theatre and…
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The Salt Path: Learning to Be Present
Today on Face2Face, David Peck revisits a conversation with Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs and director Marianne Elliott about The Salt Path, a beautiful and moving story of love, loss and what remains when almost everything familiar falls away. The film follows Ray and Moth as homelessness and a...
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Truth, Technology & the Art of Deception
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,...
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Seven Snipers - Love In The Crosshairs
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...
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Aki: A Poetic Exploration of Land & Community
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...
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Little Lorraine - From Song to Screen
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...
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Colm Feore - Our Stories, Our Screens
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...
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Curiosity, Magic & Meaning
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...
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Red Power Rising: Tanya Talaga & Shane Belcourt
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…
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Steve Valentine: Magic, Creativity & the Power of the Subconscious
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...
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Stories That Shape Us with George Strombolopoulos
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...
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Dust Bunny - Monsters Under the Same Roof
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,...
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The Captive - Freedom, Fiction & Our Stories
Today on Face2Face, David Peck is joined by three remarkable storytellers: writer-director Alejandro Amenábar, Alessandro Borghi, and Julio Peña Fernández, to talk about The Captive. Set in Algiers in 1575, the film reimagines a little-known chapter in the life of Miguel de Cervantes, years…
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Truth, Treason & Moral Courage
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…
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Calorie - Eisha Marjara on Art, Trauma, Memory & Meaning
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,...
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Guillaume Marbeck - Becoming Godard
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.…
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Faith, Power, & Resistance - Nuns vs The Vatican
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…
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The Last One for the Road: There May Never Be Another Time
Today on Face2Face Francesco Sossai and David Peck talk about his wonderfully warm, funny and quietly melancholic new film, The Last One for the Road. At its heart, it’s a road movie about three people who are each, in their own way, a little lost, in the landscape, in memory, and in a world that...
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Mama: The Distance Between Us
Today on Face2Face David Peck is joined by filmmaker Or Sinai to talk about Mama, her quietly devastating portrait of migration, motherhood, family and the difficult choices we make in the name of love. The film follows Mila, an immigrant worker who returns home after years abroad and discovers...
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No Maps, Just Meaning: Ian Smillie on Development
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…
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Shrouded in Desire: Cronenberg, Dixon & the Art of Grief
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…
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Kenny Robinson: The Truth in the Punchline
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...
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Malcolm is Missing: A True Crime Story
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....
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Left Behind - The Fight for Literacy & Justice
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...
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Lost Together - Blue Rodeo, Music, Friendship, & Film
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...
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Rez Comedy: Laughing Loud & Living Proud
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…
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Alan Cumming & Michael Clowater
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…
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Through the Lens of Ernest Cole: A Conversation with Raoul Peck
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...
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Hidden Politics - Hidden Agendas
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...
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Happiness, Buddhism & Living Well - Part 2
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...
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Happiness, Buddhism & 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 1 of a 4 Part Series The...
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Propaganda, Poetry & Justice
Roman Liubyi and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Iron Butterflies, cultural diplomacy, artistic interpretations, poetry, war crimes, human rights, justice, propaganda, and creating monuments on screen. Trailer Synopsis: On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 from…
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Andrew McCarthy, Success & Family
Andrew McCarthy and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new book Walking With Sam, fear, success and the 80’s, relationships and isolation, acting, travel and family, generosity, finding our way back home and why it’s so revealing and important to take one step at a time. More about Andrew...
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Family, Corruption & Justice
Robert Osbourne and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Malcolm is Missing, tenacity and passionate commitment to a cause, justice and corruption, family and why sometimes pushing back against the system is necessary. Trailer Watch on CBC Gem Synopsis: Malcom is Missing, from…
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Armageddon, Politics & Prophecy
Tonje Hessen Schei and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Praying For Armageddon, the power of persuasion, our addiction to certainty, hope, empire and power, fundamentalism, extremism and violence, and the power of the people. Watch the Trailer. Synopsis: Praying for Armageddon is…
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Uganda, Trauma & Justice
Emil Langballe, Lukasz Konopa and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Theatre of Violence, Christianity and conflict, radicalization, nature versus nurture, restorative justice, government oppression, and why retributive justice doesn’t work. Watch the trailer here and head to Hot...
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Nintendo, Family & Pure Joy
Christian Einshøj and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film The Mountains, Super Nintendo, anxiety, depression, memory, family photography and trauma, existentialism, expectations and the experience of pure joy. Watch the trailer here and head to Hot Docs for more information.'...
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Truth, Conspiracy & Lies
Lewis Cohen and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new show Truth and Lies, Conspiracies, Propaganda, the supposed Age of Reason, facts and Fake News, history and how it repeats itself and why we need to be on our guard. Watch the series here. Blurb: Since the dawn of civilization, people…
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Institutions, Trauma & Love
Barri Cohen, Brian Logie and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Unloved: Huronia’s Forgotten Children, trauma, empathy and love, “othering”, labels and wood carving, oppression, institutions and junk science, capitalism and dehumanization and why it’s so important to never forget. For more info...
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Listening, Loss & Self Correction
Jo Brunini and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new book Never A Cloud, empathy, listening, loss in a marriage, storytelling and self-correction, mystical encounters, authenticity, and why fighting for your free space is so important. For more info head here. Blurb: Never a Cloud charts…
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Whales, Conservation & Community
Nadine Pequeneza & Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Last of The Right Whales, conservation and general ocean health, hope, despair, joy and plankton, plant intelligence, cohabitation, community and grass roots movements. Watch it on CBC and find out more information here about…
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The Case Against Cosby
Karen Wookey, Andrea Constand and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film The Case Against Cosby, trauma, purpose, trust and aha moments, authenticity, fear, risk, and faith, finding a safe community and how healing is possible. Watch now on CBC Gem Survivors.org Hope Healing Blurb:Of...
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Women Talking & Sarah Polley
Sarah Polley and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Women Talking, curiosity, imagination, the patriarchy, trauma and grief, de and re-construction, the power of community, what it means to heal, inspiration and the greater Good. Blurb: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, and...
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How Magicians Think
Joshua Jay and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new book How Magicians Think, mystery, philosophy and wonder, asking good questions, doing what you love, problem solving and why magic matters. To buy tickets for Thursday, November the 10th head to Jokers. About Josh: Joshua has performed…
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Repair, Recycling & Rust
Stacey Tenenbaum and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film SCRAP, why rust is beautiful, upcycling, the preservation of history, objective juxtaposition, the right to repair, circular economies, changing minds and looking closer. Trailer For more information head to the website here....
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Human Rights & The Voice of the People
Jason Loftus and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Eternal Spring human rights, the lens of the artist, universals, Aristotle and poetry, activism versus pacifism, and the nuts and bolts of disinformation. Trailer Synopsis: In March 2002, a state TV signal in China is hacked by...
About this show
Face2Face is hosted by change maker David Peck and is rooted in casual conversation and intelligent inspiration. David interviews film makers, actors, writers and artists of various kinds and he does it in a fun, thoughtful and entertaining way. Check out this weekly podcast where David honors and celebrates people who believe in the power of little things, the splash and ripple effect and who are rolling up their sleeves to make the world a better place.
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