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Optimism

6.4201815mMovieDocumentary

The urge to relieve a winter valley of permanent shadow and find gold in alluvial gravel is part of a long history of desire and extraction in the far Canadian north. Cancan dancers, curlers, smelters, former city officials, and a curious…

DirectorDeborah Stratman
WriterDeborah Stratman

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DocAlliance FilmsDocAlliance Films
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Deborah Stratman

JS
John Steins
SB
Steven Badgett
CS
Charles Stankievech
SM
Simon Mason-Wood
LB
Lance Blomgren
EE
Eldo Enns

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Optimism — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Optimism?

Optimism is streaming on DocAlliance Films in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Optimism on Netflix?

No, Optimism is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on DocAlliance Films.

Is Optimism on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Optimism isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on DocAlliance Films instead.

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Optimism is available on DocAlliance Films in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.