The definition of Canadian national cinema

Contradictions of the definition of Canadian national cinema, especially regarding its audience: “How can films be said to reflect the psychology of a nation if most of the nation’s citizens never see the films and often reject them when they do?” (Answer should two hundred words minimum). Most of the films shown on Canadian movie screens are US imports. If “Canadian national cinema” is defined as the films made in Canada, then the canon of Canadian cinema would have to include lightweight teen-oriented fare such as Meatballs (1979), Porky’s (1981) or Death Ship (1980).