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Based on an inspiring true story, The Grizzlies<\/em> is a powerful film about the determination and resilience of a group of Inuit youth struggling with the legacy of colonization.<\/p>\n

When Russ Sheppard (Schnetzer) moves to Kugluktuk, NU, to be a teacher, he is shocked by the challenges facing the community, most especially the ongoing epidemic of teen suicide. Russ introduces a lacrosse programme and gradually wins the trust of his students. Together, the youth find a sense of pride and purpose in themselves and their community.<\/p>\n

The Grizzlies <\/em>was called \u201ctranscendently moving\u201d by The Hollywood Reporter and has won multiple awards and been screened to acclaim at film festivals around the world. Cast members Paul Nutarariaq and Anna Lambe earned Canadian Screen Award nominations for their performances.<\/p>\n

* Please note that this film has Indigenous producers, but not an\u00a0Indigenous director. imagineNATIVE defines an Indigenous-made film as one directed or co-directed by an Indigenous person.
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