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The Grizzlies is a 2018 Canadian sports drama film, directed by Miranda de Pencier. Based on a true story, the film depicts a youth lacrosse team that was set up to help combat an onslaught of youth suicide in the community of Kugluktuk, Nunavut.
Jul 31, 2020 · A true story of a white teacher who introduces lacrosse to a group of Inuit students in a remote Arctic town struggling with suicide and trauma. The film follows their journey to the National Lacrosse Championships in Toronto and the challenges they face along the way.
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Miranda de Pencier
- 2020-07-31
Aug 7, 2020 · A true story of a Canadian teacher who introduces lacrosse to a remote indigenous community in Nunavut, Canada. The film explores the challenges and rewards of cultural exchange, sports, and identity through the performances of Ben Schnetzer and local actors.
The Grizzlies is a sports drama based on a true story of a teacher who introduces lacrosse to a group of Inuit students in a remote Canadian town. The movie features exceptional performances and an authentic approach to storytelling, according to critics.
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- Miranda de Pencier
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- Ben Schnetzer
Apr 17, 2019 · Based on a true story, The Grizzlies follows a teacher who introduces lacrosse to a group of teens in a remote Arctic community struggling with suicide and trauma. The film, which premiered at TIFF, features mostly Inuit actors and crew, and aims to showcase the power of hope and resilience.
Based on a true story, The Grizzlies is a film about a group of Inuit students who transformed their town with lacrosse. Learn how they overcame trauma, racism, and cultural barriers with the help of a white teacher and their community.
A group of disaffected students form an unlikely bond through the game of lacrosse when a new teacher introduces the sport to their remote Arctic town. Watch trailers & learn more.
