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Sneak preview to open Rockies Film Series
The Rockies Film Series has an exciting season ahead at Key City Theatre, with the first film of the season showing Oct. 18.
The first of five films already announced is The Grizzlies (sponsored by Badger Sports & Cranbrook Lacrosse), which features Cranbrook’s own Russ Sheppard, who changed the lives of many youths in Kugluktuk through his love of lacrosse.
In 1998, first-time teacher Russ Sheppard (Ben Schnetzer) moves north for a job at a local school in Kugluktuk, a town struggling with one of the highest suicide rates in North America.
With no previous experience or knowledge of life in the north, Russ is shocked and overwhelmed by the numerous social issues facing the youth, all as a result of the massive legacy of colonization on their families and communities.
He introduces a lacrosse program in the school. Although the program is at first met with skepticism and resistance, Russ’s commitment begins to win the trust of the students and together they form the Grizzlies lacrosse team.
Through the sport, the youth find a vital outlet for their emotions and the team creates a sense of pride and purpose in themselves and their community.
Watch The Grizzlies trailer THE GRIZZLIES Clip | TIFF 2018
Tickets for The Grizzlies are currently on sale at the Key City Theatre box office, online at or by phone at 250-426-7006.
It is rumoured that Sunrise Rotary may have some special guests in attendance that night for the Q&A after the show.
Tickets are now on sale for the rest of the movies starting the series this year.
October 30 – Puzzle sponsored by CIAO Tours (*special ticket pricing for the double feature is $12 each or 2 for $20) 6:30 p.m.
October 30 – Shock & Awe sponsored by Isosceles (*special ticket pricing for the double feature is $12 each or 2 for $20) 8:30 p.m.
November 8 – Human Flow sponsored by a private citizen and in cooperation with Cranbrook HUB for Refugees. 6:30 p.m.
December 6 – Drawing Home sponsored by Alpine Toyota. 6:30 p.m.
See you at the movies!
Lead image: Russ Sheppard at the recent Toronto International Film Festival. Zimbio image
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