The Grizzlies

"What lies behind us is tiny compared to what lies within us."

2019 1h 46m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 48

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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.

“What lies behind us is tiny compared to what lies within us.”

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Cast

Ben Schnetzer
Russ Sheppard
Emerald MacDonald
Miranda Atatahak
Booboo Stewart
Kyle Aviak
Paul Nutarariaq
Zach
Ricky Marty-Pahtaykan
Adam Kikpak
Tantoo Cardinal
Janace
Eric Schweig
Harry
Will Sasso
Mike Johnston

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Miranda de Pencier
Writers: Moira Walley-Beckett, Graham Yost, Graham Yost
Languages: English, Inuktitut
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Inuktitut.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Miranda de Pencier, shot by Jim Denault. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Garth Stevenson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor James Vandewater shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

ERA

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Ben Schnetzer and Emerald MacDonald and Booboo Stewart carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "What lies behind us is tiny compared to what lies within us.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Miranda de Pencier directs. Jim Denault behind the camera. Garth Stevenson scores. James Vandewater cuts. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English, Inuktitut.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Inuktitut.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Miranda de Pencier, shot by Jim Denault. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Garth Stevenson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor James Vandewater shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Ben Schnetzer and Emerald MacDonald and Booboo Stewart carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "What lies behind us is tiny compared to what lies within us.".
9IMDB entry: tt6365796 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 48 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
11Classified under 16 themes, including "suicide", "canada", "sports", "toronto, canada".

The technical file

Cinematography: Jim Denault
Original score: Garth Stevenson
Editing: James Vandewater
Production design: Zazu Myers
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Grizzlies (2019)

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SWITCH.2021-03-18
★ 6/10
In order to play lacrosse, these kids are making significant sacrifices, and some of those will catch up with them, and all of those will define them. 'The Grizzlies' might be incredibly tacky to the point that I sometimes even rolled my eyes, but the heart of this story absolutely shines through. It really loses its way when it tries to be an inspirational sports drama, but when it focuses on the Inuit community, its people, and the troubles they face, this film gives you every reason to smile and even shed a tear. - Joel Kalkopf Read Joel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-grizzlies-freedom-writers-meets-mighty-ducks

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