Pioneers

Film Synopsis

After winning the American Birkebeiner - the largest cross country ski race in North America - Joe Dubay was disqualified for wearing the wrong bib. Now, 11 years later, Joe and his former roommate who lent him the bib -Chris - document their return to the Birkebeiner to pioneer a new sport: tandem cross country skiing.

Showings

Sat, Oct 21 Saturday, Oct 21

Keep it Weird

Blackrocks Brewery

Sun, Oct 22 Sunday, Oct 22

Keep it Weird

Masonic Building – Blue Room

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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