The Grizzlies
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.
- 7.3
- 2019
- Released
- 1h 46m
Ben Schnetzer
Russ Sheppard
Emerald MacDonald
Miranda Atatahak
Booboo Stewart
Kyle Aviak
Paul Nutarariaq
ZachRicky Marty-Pahtaykan
Adam Kikpak
Tantoo Cardinal
Janace
Eric Schweig
Harry
Will Sasso
Mike Johnston
Anna Lambe
Spring (Winter Kuliktana Blais)Fred Bailey
RogerMiali Buscemi
LenoreJames Takkiruq
Vinny (David "Goalie" Topilak)Simon Nattaq
SamSeth Burke
JohnnyJennifer Kilabuk
Grace
Natar Ungalaaq
PeteTiivi Qiatsuk
Zach's DadLooee Ishulutak
Zach's Mom
Released
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- #suicide
- #canada
- #sports
- #toronto, canada
- #inuit
- #education
- #community
- #based on true story
- #alcoholism
- #lacrosse
- #school
- #nunavut
- #perserverance
- #teamwork
- #earnest
- #hopeful
Reviews
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