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The exception is a boy who dies by suicide. ", The real Grizzlies have gone on to become leaders. Drama. Despite the deep challenges they faced as children and youth, the Inuit players who inspired The Grizzlies have gone on to become leaders in their own communities — in government, law enforcement, athletics, land management, education and more. The Grizzlies earned audience awards at film festivals in Calgary (2018) and Palm Springs (2019), and de Pencier won a Directors Guild of Canada award for directorial achievement of a feature. Russ gives him a key to the school so he can sleep inside. Why they don’t drive the basket more is a mystery to me. Order By Name Order By Artist Add Song. Based on a true story. His colleague Mike picks him up and almost hits a black dog. When reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Ja Morant suffered a left ankle sprain in late December, the Memphis Grizzlies were in a perilous position.Morant’s injury came (very) early in … More than 600 youth in over 25 communities across Nunavut and the Northwest Territories auditioned for spots. One actor said he was so affected by the depiction of his mother and father, who were elders who had passed away years earlier, that he cried because it was so good to see them again. Russ confronts him the next day, and dismisses his heartbreak over his girlfriend. Arriving in Kugluktuk, Nunavut — a remote settlement in Canada’s Arctic North — to teach History, recent graduate Russ Sheppard (Ben Schnetzer) thinks he knows it all. They were an active part of it. says producer Alethea Arnaquq-Baril in a press release. ", Early this spring, the film was screened in Inuit communities across the North. Russ asks Adam’s grandparents to let him return, and gifts Adam his lacrosse stick. The next night, an injured Spring goes to Russ’ house, pursued by an inebriated Roger. "She's zoned in and is so passionate about this story.". More than a movie about the power of sport, it's also about the power of hope, even in the face of extreme adversity. Zach is arrested for stealing to get money for his brother to fly to Toronto in his plan for them to escape his alcoholic parents. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 83% based on 24 reviews, with an average rating of 6.81/10. "We really wanted to hire as many local people as we could on the film, and we pushed to do that. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 4-6, averaging 114.4 points, 41.3 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 9.8 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. In the small Artic town of Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Russ takes up a job as a history teacher to pay off his college debt to the Canadian government while waiting for an offer from St. Andrews, a prep school. "When Miranda first came North to explore the possibility of making this film, my first thought was: Who is this white lady? Directed by Miranda de Pencier. The Grizzlies movie reviews & Metacritic score: In a small Arctic town struggling with the highest suicide rate in North America, a group of Inuit students' lives are … The film's cast includes Will Sasso, Ben Schnetzer, Tantoo Cardinal, Eric Schweig, Emerald MacDonald, Natar Ungalaaq, Anna Lambe, Paul Nutarariaq, Booboo Stewart and Madeline Ivalu. She can be found on Twitter @jvanevra or email jennifer.vanevra@cbc.ca. What are we going to do?' The filmmakers created a paid mentorship program. They're lobbying government, and they're pushing for changes in the North across a whole bunch of issues — language, culture, mental health — so they have become role models," says de Pencier. It all started 15 years ago with a segment on ESPN. After so many years spent working on the film, Aglok MacDonald was thrilled but also extremely nervous — especially when it came time to screen the film in her hometown. Adam’s grandparents refuse to let him attend school due to their trauma and distrust relating to residential schools. The filmmakers behind The Grizzlies were determined to shoot the film in Nunavut, with most of the scenes being shot in Niaqunnguut and Iqaluit. [5] The film was theatrically released in Canada on April 19, 2019 by Mongrel Media. Kyle sees his father arrested for domestic abuse, and tells Russ that his father is a residential school survivor. "And everybody across the North is learning who they are and then thinking, 'Hey, that could be me. '", The soundtrack features top Inuit musicians and emerging artists. The filmmakers were determined to include Inuit people in every aspect of the making of The Grizzlies. Miranda's books are burned outside her house, and her mother berates her. While it tackles the heavy topics of suicide and mental health, "The Grizzlies" is ultimately a call to transformation, both for the members of the scrappy lacrosse team and for … It's still a big issue. Listen to trailer music, OST, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. But they loved it," says Aglok MacDonald. Now a new feature film is telling the teens' incredible story, which took them from icy Arctic playing fields all the way to the National Lacrosse Championships in Toronto. The film's cast includes Ben Schnetzer, Tantoo Cardinal, Will Sasso, and Boo Boo Stewart.. The Grizzlies, which moves to Netflix this week, tells the real-life story of an unlikely lacrosse team from the icy shores of the Canadian Arctic.A classic sports … By Joe Mullinax @JoeMullinax Mar 4, 2019, 10:15am CST Share this story. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. The Grizzlies are an American Progressive Rock Band that formed in 2003, and currently consist of lead guitar player Chris Seubert, and keyboard player Alex Seubert. However, de Pencier started the conversation by asking questions, and she continued to ask questions. But I was like, 'I am not taking away this opportunity from the North. The site's critics consensus reads, "The Grizzlies scores thanks to exceptional performances and an authentic approach to storytelling that transcends sports drama clichés. Once grizzlies become food-conditioned, bear managers typically capture them in large, metal traps shaped like airplane fuselages and baited with … That night, Russ hears an argument in the house across him, and sees Kyle running away. The Grizzlies (2020) Soundtrack. "She gets it," said Steinfeld. Miranda confronts Russ as he is packing to leave and shows him the team mourning together in the empty gymnasium. So for the families, we didn't want to pick one of the kids and tell their story," explains de Pencier in a phone interview with q. Visit Tunefind for music from your favorite TV shows and movies. "So there were a lot of practical issues. The practice is a success, and continues. ‎Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews, and buy The Grizzlies directed by Miranda de Pencier for $9.99. Over half of the community came out and the venue was just packed. See the Film See the Film. The Grizzlies features some of the biggest names in Inuit music, including Tanya Tagaq, The Jerry Cans and Silla + Rise, but the filmmakers also used the project as an opportunity for emerging Northern artists to work with top producers — among them Juno-nominated producer DJ Shub, a Mohawk DJ who produced backing tracks for Inuit hip-hop artists Hyper-T, 666God, Nelson Tagoona and MisterLee. Continue to About About the Film About the Real Grizzlies Production Team Cast Behind the Scenes About Lacrosse. [9] According to producers Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald, de Pencier was conscious of the potentially problematic racial aspect to the story, and worked with them to ensure that the screenplay centred the perspectives of Inuit youth and did not fall into white savior tropes;[10] however, the film has still been analyzed by some film critics through a white savior lens. Add to Wishlist. "[8], The film has been the subject of analysis as to whether or not it fits into the concept of the white savior narrative in film. Fifteen years ago, entrepreneur and Major League Lacrosse founder Jake Steinfeld saw a short segment about the Kugluktuk Grizzlies on ESPN SportsCenter, and he was so affected by their story that he immediately contacted the teacher, Russ Sheppard, who had introduced lacrosse to the teens. ", One of the producers went to the same high school. The Grizzlies, Northwood Entertainment Inc. Home; About About. Russ makes plans for the team to play in the lacrosse nationals in Toronto. They have released five studio albums, three live albums, and have done several tours over the years. Educational Educational. Growing up with the dark legacy of abuse, poverty and addiction, and with few prospects, the teens' desperation was chronic — until a teacher introduced them to the sport of lacrosse. The Grizzlies is a 2018 Canadian sports drama film, directed by Miranda de Pencier. Miranda organises fundraising efforts through festivals and lacrosse tournaments. 4 Tracks. "It's really tough to shoot in the Arctic. Booboo … In a small Arctic town struggling with the highest suicide rate in North America, a group of Inuit students' lives are transformed when they are introduced to the sport of lacrosse. But that is because stories about inspiration, especially true stories, are spirit-lifting, heartwarming, and even thrilling if they are told with specificity and skill. Russ and Mike see a funeral procession for a teen suicide which is the second of the month. "Zach represents many young kids in the North who are struggling and who are in that in-between generation where they have parents who are struggling, so they're looking after their parents, and there are also younger siblings, and they're looking after them. Complete song list of The Grizzlies. 181 Followers. Production Team. The film premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Read more. They use music as an outlet. Actors. In his first class, he meets Inuit students Miranda, Zach, Spring, Roger, and Kyle. Long after Sheppard left the community, the program remained student-led. We've built too much. More than 60 Inuit youth were then invited to attend Arctic Youth Performing Arts Workshops for training in acting, filmmaking and Inuit drum dancing, throat singing and mask work. Today, the issue of appropriating First Nations and Inuit stories is a major concern in the Canadian cultural landscape. "I was thinking, 'We're premiering at TIFF. [6] Nutarariaq was nominated for Best Actor, and Anna Lambe was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.[7]. He lives in the Vollentine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. The Grizzlies: Miranda de Pencier and Anna Lambe on the importance of shining a light on traumas in Nunavut. Earlier this month the track Trials, a collaboration between DJ Shub and 666God that also features Tanya Tagaq's throat singing, won a Canadian Screen Award for best song. It's physically demanding. The Grizzlies premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. "There are so many talented people in Nunavut, so many talented actors and performers and musicians, but we don't really have studios here," says Aglok MacDonald, on the phone from Nunavut on a chilly April morning. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Russ goes to visit Adam and his grandparents who are hunting seals, inadvertently scaring off their prey. The Grizzlies is a cross-cultural collaboration between indigenous and non-Indigenous groups. Yes, I know, there are countless "inspired by a true story" movies about teachers who give students a sense of purpose through sports or music or debate or math or whatever. At face value, the 2018 film ‘The Grizzlies’ gives you the impression of being a standard Canadian high school sports drama. Russ decides to form a school lacrosse team in hopes that it might give the students a sense of belonging and purpose, but fails to recruit any students. "When he finally did, they ended up transforming him – as well as themselves and their whole community. Russ visits him, and Zach tells him he will be sent to juvie and will be unable to care for his younger brother, Johnny. The Grizzlies. I can have a challenged background or I can have a home life that's really difficult, or my parents can be struggling. Russ practices lacrosse at an abandoned cargo container and discovers Kyle is sleeping there. The elders tell him the story of Sedna. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. RADIO.COM NBA Insider Brian Scalabrine joined the Jason & John Show on Tuesday (2/9) to discuss the Grizzlies recent struggles and other news from around the NBA and sports. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Russ visits Zach’s house, and realises his parents are both alcoholics. ", It's not a story about a non-Indigenous teacher who saves the day. 1. "In Kugluktuk we had The Grizzlies, but in Pangnirtung, it might have been music programs, in Arviat it was a youth film society," she says. "So I was incredibly relieved and humbled on the night of our screenings. Russ decides to stay in Kugluktuk. 3. Stream Tracks and Playlists from The Grizzlies on your desktop or mobile device. Adam’s grandmother arrives and speaks in support of them, changing the council’s mind. Not only did the sport transform them: it transformed their entire community. Many of the film's actors were chosen from that group, and come from communities including Kugluktuk, Iqaluit, Igloolik, Arviat, Rankin Inlet, Inuvik, Frog Lake, Gjoa Haven, Pangnirtung, Sanikiluaq and Yellowknife. According to de Pencier, nearly every character in the film is based on a real person, and nearly every scene is something that actually happened. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. This includes a character who has to escape an abusive father, a teen who is forced to gather bits of food for his hungry younger brother, and a young woman who experiences domestic violence at the hands of her boyfriend. I could have made the film four years earlier in northern Manitoba for half the price. 2019 106 minutes. New, 3 comments. The Grizzlies soundtrack features music by Inuit musicians from throat singer Tanya Tagaq to up-and-coming hip-hop artists. Chris Herrington. She later returned as a substitute teacher when the team was in full swing, and she says the difference was night and day. Violence: The movie features three suicides: in the first, we see a young man aiming a gun at himself. It took Russ looking deeply into himself and coming to terms with his own vulnerability and ignorance before he could connect with the kids," says de Pencier. Listen to music by The Grizzlies on Apple Music. "And when she made mistakes, we pointed them out, and she listened. The film's score highlights original and traditional indigenous and Inuit music with great results. It’s getting weird. And even when we couldn't find people who had the skill sets, we ended up training people in the North in every single crew department," says de Pencier. In a small Arctic town struggling with the highest suicide rate in North America, a group of Inuit students are initially resistant when a naïve & culturally ignorant teacher introduces them to lacrosse. Based on a true story, the film depicts a youth lacrosse team that was set up to help combat an onslaught of youth suicide in the community of Kugluktuk, Nunavut.. Music inspired by THE GRIZZLIES, a film about a group of Inuit students in a small northern community are changed forever through the power of sport. "In the North right now, there's still youth suicide. So it's still running," says Aglok MacDonald. 32. Rather, it's about a group of Inuit students who, with the help of an encouraging teacher, transform themselves. The Grizzlies Rating & Content Info Why is The Grizzlies rated R? A paid mentorship program invited Inuit actors, crew, musicians and other creative collaborators to participate, and in the end, more than 91 percent of the cast and more than 33 percent of the crew were Inuit or Indigenous. ", Many of the leading actors have never acted before. 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The artists travelled to Toronto for a week to record with engineer Jason "Metal" Donkersgoed (known for work with Drake, Madonna, The Weeknd, k-os and others). And who the heck is she to be telling this story?" "Over the 10 years, I joked that I would like to go home and not have my community be upset with me," remembers Aglok MacDonald with a laugh. Cast and credits. $3.99 Rent HD. Comments are welcome while open. It was filmed in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Guelph, and Toronto; a third of the crew is Inuit. Adam attends school and lacrosse practise behind their back. The Grizzlies is an 2018 Canadian sports drama film directed by Miranda De Pencier, depicting a youth lacrosse team that was set up to help combat an onslaught of youth suicide in the community of Kugluktuk, Nunavut.. There is a bunch of teens intensely engaging in the sport of lacrosse and fighting adversity together. You have to bring all the equipment in. His first day ends with absentees, cultural miscommunication, and a fist fight with Zach. Find music from The Grizzlies (2020). Nearly two decades after it began, the Grizzlies program is still going to this day. While the subject matter is at times extremely dark, at other points the film is very funny, and that contrast was intentional. ", The original Grizzlies got to see it first. Collapse. "I felt a huge weight off my shoulders and that I could finally breathe a little bit better knowing that our community responded in such a loving way. The Grizzlies also stars veteran Tantoo Cardinal as the beleaguered high school principal, comedian Will Sasso in a dramatic turn as a burnt-out teacher and Twilight star Booboo Stewart as a natural athlete lacking confidence. Miranda de Pencier and actress Anna Lambe are joining Tom Power on q, but first we gathered 15 facts about the film, which is getting a lot of buzz. So it was such a huge thing to leave home after graduating in 2000 and then coming back three years later and seeing that huge shift," remembers Aglok MacDonald. There wasn't an empty space in the room. Russ receives a letter of admission to teach at St. Andrews. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Add to Wishlist. They learned how. Russ adopts the black dog, naming her Maggie. ‘The Grizzlies’: Film Review A group of underappreciated teens in the Arctic find solace in sports, bringing hope and healing to a marginalized community in this rousing, heartfelt feature. Her worries, it turns out, were unfounded. "When Russ Sheppard comes into their lives they are suffering from abuse, many are drinking heavily, using drugs, and all had been touched by suicide. And people laughed and people cried, and people at the start of the movie were doing their old Grizzlies chants they did before competition," she says.

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