Through The Storm

  • Year 2024
  • Country USA
  • Runtime 23 min
  • Director Charles Frank, Fritz Bitsoie
  • Notes Michigan Premiere, Adult Language
  • Topics

Film Synopsis

“Through The Storm” follows the 2023 season of the Red Lake Nation (Ojibwe) high school football team. Despite dwindling interest and a two-decade-long losing record, a determined coach and group of young athletes fight to keep their football program alive. An exploration in overcoming loss, the film follows the personal triumphs and hardships of the players and their families, and how football serves as a symbol of hope, unity, and resilience for the people of Red Lake.

Showings

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

We Are Working Together

PWPL – Shiras Room

Sat, Oct 19 Saturday, Oct 19

We Are Working Together

PWPL – Heritage Room

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

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