Through archival footage, expert interviews, and personal stories from former members across Canada, we trace Romana's rise from an online influencer to the leader of a radical movement, mobilizing thousands through social media. What began as a fringe internet phenomenon quickly escalated into a disruptive, high-control group with real-world consequences. We explore her ideology, the impact of her group on communities like Richmound, Saskatchewan, and the growing opposition that culminated in the 2024 Richmound mayoral race and its aftermath.
Queen of Canada examines how Didulo’s radical movement infiltrated households and fractured communities, exposing Canada’s vulnerabilities to post-truth ideologies. Through exclusive interviews with her former “mobile government” members, affected community members, and local officials, alongside an active investigation and never-before-seen archival footage, Queen of Canada unpacks Romana’s evolution from a virtual oddity to a polarizing cult leader with a disturbing grip on her followers. The film reveals the human toll of her manipulative tactics, with many speaking publicly for the first time about how they were drawn into her group, exploited, and forever changed.
Archival footage and social media posts provide a vivid depiction of her influence, while an unfolding investigation by Mack Lamoureux contextualizes how societal conditions allowed her movement to take hold and spread.
Ultimately, Queen of Canada is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked online radicalization, social isolation, and the vulnerabilities of small communities in a post-truth world.