Invented by Aboriginals, the sport of lacrosse takes a turn here as a vehicle for pride and emancipation. The true story of the young players for Nunavut’s Kugluktuk team, who followed their dream all the way to the Canadian national championships, is fast-paced and full of enthusiasm and positivity.
Contrary to popular belief, Canada’s national sport is not actually hockey – it’s lacrosse! Here is the true story of Russ Sheppard, a Toronto teacher transferred to Kugluktuk, Nunavut. In a community stricken by the highest suicide rate in the country, the “kabloonak” (white man) bumps up against the hostility of the young loafers at his school. He ends up forming a lacrosse team and taking his charges down the bumpy road to the national championships. Following the classic structure...
Feature film , Drama
CANADA | 104 minutes | 2018
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