Co-sponsored with Skidmore College’s MDOC program, Black Studies, and Dept. of Anthropology as part of the series, “Indigenous Media-Making: Land, Language, Relationship.”
In honor of Women’s History Month, view this dynamic documentary “Keepers of the Game” and then join us for an engaging discussion with filmmaker and director Judd Ehrlich, Mimi Lazore (one of the featured Lacrosse players), and Wa’kerakats:te Louise “MommaBear” Herne (Condoled Bear Clan Matron of the Mohawk Nation), who joined us last year to discuss. another film, “Without a Whisper.”
NOTE: Film will be available for viewing from March 24 - April 3. Link will be made available upon registration.
Summary: Lacrosse was originally a sacred game in the Akwesasne Mohawk territory, traditionally only for men. But in the reserve at Salmon River High in Fort Covington, NY, an all-Native girls lacrosse team is formed and they want to be the first Native women’s team to win the section championships. But before they can achieve this goal, they have to play some games, among other things, they must win against their crosstown rivals, the Massena High. As the season draws to a close, there is a growing division in the team, and the girls must prove that the lacrosse game is also their legitimate legacy. Not only with the goal to win the championship in the head, but also with the will to make a new path for the next generation of Native women, the girls go into the games and continue to honor the tradition of their people in a constantly changing world.
View Trailer: "Keepers of the Game"
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