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    The Grizzlies

    Poster of the movie The Grizzlies
    2018     Drama    
    Canada
    1h 42min
    Original lang: English, Inuktitut
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    Guide for parents: disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    G
    Guide for parents: disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    14A
    Guide for parents: disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    14A
    Guide for parents: disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: disturbing, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.

    Based on a true story, The Grizzlies is more than the usual triumph through sports story, for it doesn't shy away from moving depictions of the poverty and isolation characteristic of too many northern communities. When first-time teacher Russ Shepherd comes to Kugluktuk, he brings preconceived notions about northern life and no little hubris about his self imposed mission to bring about change. An interconnected chain of dramatic incidents, however (and some quieter cross-cultural corrections) lead Russ to understand that education is a two-way street. Initially, the hastily built lacrosse team seems mild after-school fun, but soon becomes the lightening rod for the community's differing views on its future.

    Directed byMiranda de Pencier
    Written byGraham Yost, Moira Walley-Beckett
    CompanyMongrel MediaMongrel MediaMétropole Films

    Starring

    Ben Schnetzer
    Tantoo Cardinal
    Booboo Stewart
    Will Sasso
    Natar Ungalaaq
    + MORE

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    Trailer

    5 years ago

    1:23

    Clip: Training

    5 years ago

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