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What is a Western? In these modern riffs on the genre, film subjects (real and fictional) journey across rugged landscapes (literally and metaphorically). Whether they’re hunting while pregnant or running 100 miles, each searches for freedom and agency in the modern West. (55 min TRT)
Watch this program in person at NWFF, Sep. 20 at 7pm. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes and Individual Tickets are available!
⚠️ Please note: NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Read full Covid policies here.
After suffering from suicidal depression, Darius Sam, a 20-year-old from Lower Nicola First Nation, finds running as a catalyst for transformation. Within a matter of months, he attempts a 100-mile ultramarathon in subzero temperatures to raise awareness for addiction and mental health issues in his community.
- Year2022
- Runtime17 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- PremiereU.S. Premiere
- DirectorAmar Chebib
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What is a Western? In these modern riffs on the genre, film subjects (real and fictional) journey across rugged landscapes (literally and metaphorically). Whether they’re hunting while pregnant or running 100 miles, each searches for freedom and agency in the modern West. (55 min TRT)
Watch this program in person at NWFF, Sep. 20 at 7pm. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes and Individual Tickets are available!
⚠️ Please note: NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Read full Covid policies here.
After suffering from suicidal depression, Darius Sam, a 20-year-old from Lower Nicola First Nation, finds running as a catalyst for transformation. Within a matter of months, he attempts a 100-mile ultramarathon in subzero temperatures to raise awareness for addiction and mental health issues in his community.
- Year2022
- Runtime17 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- PremiereU.S. Premiere
- DirectorAmar Chebib
