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The Picture Taker

20221h 20mMovieDocumentaryHistory

From his Memphis studio, Ernest Withers’ nearly 2 million images were a treasured record of Black history but his legacy was complicated by decades of secret FBI service revealed only after his death. Was he a friend of the civil rights community, or enemy—or both?

DirectorPhil Bertelsen
ProducersLeslie Fields-Cruz·Phil Bertelsen

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The Picture Taker — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Picture Taker?

The Picture Taker isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

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No, The Picture Taker is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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The Picture Taker hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 15, 2022. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.