The Grizzlies (2020)

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09-21-20, 12:15 PM

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The Grizzlies (2020)

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Inuit youth in a small community gain a powerful sense of pride through the sport of lacrosse, in this true-story account of tenacity, renewal, and inspiring resilience.

CAST
Emerald MacDonald
Ben Schnetzer
Paul Nutarariaq
Ricky Marty-Pahtaykan
Booboo Stewart
Tantoo Cardinal

DIRECTED BY
Miranda de Pencier

This premiered at TIFF 2 year ago, but just got a digital release last week. Currently 83% on RT: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_grizzlies

It was written by Moira Walley-Beckett (producer/writer on Breaking Bad) and Graham Yost (creator of Justified).

I thought it was pretty good. It sticks to a lot of the typical beats of a sports movie like this, but it is a bit grittier, especially in dealing with the depression, suicide, alcoholism, etc. within this community. If you like sports movies it is worth checking out.