Superior October

Screened at FCFF 2023

Year 2023
Country USA
Runtime 5 min
Director Mary and Dan
Notes Subject in Attendance
Topics

Film Synopsis

Our Superior October started with a few dips in Lake Superior during a stretch of nice fall weather. It developed into a challenge to dip into the lake every day of October no matter the weather.

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