Off the coast of Alaska lies a remote island that's home to the Tsimshian Indians of Alaska's last native reserve, Metlakatla. For more than a century, two sacred traditions have defined Metlakatla: fishing and basketball. In an improbable journey, two cousins lead their team and town in search of their first state championship in more than thirty years—the only thing that will bring life back to an island that has been rocked by tragedy.

Programmer Notes:

If this were a narrative Hollywood movie, it couldn’t have been written better. Their success feels like a matter of life and death. A tale that's heartbreaking, thrilling, deeply human and raw.

About the Director:

Jeff Harasimowicz is the director, producer and editor of Alaskan Nets - a feature documentary about high school basketball in Alaska's last Native Reservation that is being executive produced by Chris Pratt. The film recently won Audience Choice Award at The Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Prior to launching his production company, Raised By Wolves, Harasimowicz served as the Head of Production at Teton Gravity Research where he produced such films as unReal and Jeremy Jones' Higher. Harasimowicz spent his early career working on the campaigns for several high profile films including back-to-back Best Picture Oscar Winners (The Artist and The King's Speech), 2011's Best Documentary Oscar Winner (Undefeated) and Django Unchained. Harasimowicz also worked with Avi Arad – the former CEO and Chairman of Marvel Studios on projects like Iron Man 2, and United Talent Agency – a global leader in entertainment talent and literary representation.

Alaskan Nets is Sponsored by Bend Anesthesiology

The Tower Theatre is Sponsored by Brooks Resources

Film Contact Information:

jh@raisedbywolves.com

@jeffharasimowicz

@alaskannets