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A So-Called Archive

202020mMovieDocumentary

With a forensic lens, Onyeka Igwe's A So-Called Archive interrogate the decomposing repositories of Empire. Blending footage shot over the past year in two separate colonial archive buildings - one in Lagos, Nigeria, and the other in…

DirectorOnyeka Igwe
ProducerOmowunmi Ogundipe

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Criterion ChannelCriterion ChannelDocAlliance FilmsDocAlliance Films
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Onyeka Igwe

ER
Elizabeth Roxburgh
Additional Voiceover

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A So-Called Archive — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A So-Called Archive?

A So-Called Archive is streaming on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A So-Called Archive on Netflix?

No, A So-Called Archive is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films.

Is A So-Called Archive on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A So-Called Archive isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films instead.

Where can I watch A So-Called Archive for free?

A So-Called Archive is available on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.