Podcast Listening Party with Points North

Film Synopsis

A small village west of Milwaukee is known for one thing: frog jumping. This yearly cultural competition has been happening for over 70 years and brings out hundreds of participants. But all that tradition is about to end, as one woman from the Wisconsin DNR considers her own legacy.

Plus, sometimes you just feel an inexplicable connection to someone from the past. That’s how Ellie Katz felt when she read about George E. Bernier, a sled-dog mailman in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the 1870s.

This immersive audio listening party will transport you through time and space through two never heard before episodes of Points North. Discussion with Points North producers Ellie Katz and Dan Wanschura will follow.

Showings

Sat, Oct 17 Saturday, Oct 17

What do you mean you've never heard of a Listening Party??

Women's Federated Clubhouse

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

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