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Blackbird

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To the tune of a classic French-Canadian nonsense song, surreal blackbird made of lines loses body parts and gets them back threefold.

DirectorNorman McLaren

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

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Blackbird — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Blackbird?

Blackbird is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Blackbird on Netflix?

No, Blackbird is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Blackbird on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Blackbird isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Blackbird for free?

Blackbird is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.