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Catalogue Number: MUME36
Producer: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Producing Agencies: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Subject: Indigenous Peoples
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2019
Running Time: 22:00
Wrestling: First Across the Line Series (Ep 10)
This title is a part of the series First Across the Line SeriesCatalogue Number: MUME36
Producer: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Producing Agencies: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Subject: Indigenous Peoples
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2019
Running Time: 22:00
Twin brothers Thomas and Philip Barreiro of Akwesasne are Greco-style wrestlers who are on their way to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. Tera Hedican, the first indigenous woman to win a World Junior Wrestling Championship, travels to Kahnawake to hold a workshop and speak with the young wrestling team about her journey in this sport. Amateur wrestlers Judy Russell and Kendra Cheers get their chance to wrestle and compete at the North American Indigenous Games.
Also available in Inuktitut: Wrestling (Ep 10)
The television documentary series “First Across the Line” explores the rich history of successful Indigenous (First Nations/Métis/Inuit) athletes and how today’s youths are inspired.