Through the Storm

Captions provided by CCTubes – Captioning the Internet! “Through the Storm” follows the 2023 season of the Red Lake Nation (Ojibwe) high school football team. Despite dwindling interest and a two-decade-long losing record, a determined coach and group of young athletes fight to keep their football program alive. An exploration in overcoming loss, the film follows the personal triumphs and hardships of the players and their families, and how football serves as a symbol of hope, unity, and resilience for the people of Red Lake.

2025 Sports Emmys ‘Best Short Documentary’ Nominee
WINNER – Artistic Vision Award, Big Sky Documentary Festival
WINNER – Special Jury Award – Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
Best Short Doc Finalist – AmDocs Official Selection
Official Selection – DOC NYC
Official Selection – Camden International Film Festival
Official Selection – Uninterrupted Film Festival (powered by Tribeca)
Official Selection – Indy Shorts International Film Festival
Official Selection – BlackStar Film Festival
Official Selection – Crested Butte Film Festival
Official Selection – Fresh Coast Film Festival
Official Selection – Santa Fe International Film Festival
Official Selection – Centre Film Festival
Official Selection – BrandStorytelling