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MQT, MI

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Claiming Connections

Screened at FCFF 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Country United States
  • Runtime 12 min
  • Director Nina Ignaczak
  • Notes Filmmaker in Attendance, Family Friendly, Staff Pick, Making Waves Recipient
  • Topics
    • family friendly
    • fishing
    • social causes
    • michigan
    • midwest
    • kayaking
    • hiking
    • great lakes
    • diversity
    • canoeing
    • adventure

Film Synopsis

Grassroots efforts create opportunities for Detroit’s Black community to connect with the great outdoors.

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