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This World Is Not My Own

6.020231h 37mMovieDocumentaryAnimation

Chewing gum sculptures, a wealthy gallerist, a notorious murder case, and the segregated south - it's all part of Nellie Mae Rowe's boundless universe. This World Is Not My Own reimagines this self-taught artist's world and her life spanning the 20th century.

DirectorsPetter Ringbom·Marquise Stillwell

WritersRuchi Mital·Petter Ringbom

ProducersRuchi Mital·Marquise Stillwell

Where to watch

Hoopla

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Petter Ringbom

Uzo Aduba

Nellie Mae Rowe (voice)

Amy Warren

Judith Alexander (voice)

Andrew Young

Judith Augustine

Nellie Mae Rowe

Self (archive footage)

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This World Is Not My Own — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This World Is Not My Own?

This World Is Not My Own is streaming on Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This World Is Not My Own on Netflix?

No, This World Is Not My Own is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is This World Is Not My Own on Amazon Prime Video?

No, This World Is Not My Own isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch This World Is Not My Own for free?

This World Is Not My Own is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.