Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions

"Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions" is a Canadian documentary film that profiles the singer Carole Pope, the first out lesbian celebrity in Canada with her band Rough Trade in the 1980s. Pope shares her story of raw, unapologetic music and defiant sexuality, reclaiming her place in the spotlight. Figures like k.d. lang, Peaches, and Jann Arden offer their insights into Pope's legacy, while Peaches also serves as an executive producer of the film. The documentary, directed by Michelle Mama, premiered at the 2026 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.