Bear Track Films:Guerilla Music In The North

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GUERRILLA MUSIC IN THE NORTH __

New Contact # 519-239-9312

One man's sacrifice for the gift of music.

Mike Stevens is a great musician and a great spirit. Touched by what he saw in the news, he acknowledged these kids while stopped in Labrador on a military tour to Bosnia. He had merely seen these kids in the news... the ones that were sniffing gas out of plastic bags. Mike was taken to task by a local journalist who challenged Mike to face these kids. He saw the little crosses, marking areas where trajedy struck another young life.

Then he met with the kids who are afflicted with this and other deadly addictions. This was the moment that changed Mike's life. Since it was a time when media were swirling around, this moment was caught on tape. A documentary is born.

This film is Currently being pitched to broadcasters.

Brian has made two trips to Sheshatshui with Mike Stevens, one trip to Davis Inlet and has made several trips to Sarnia, Ontario to acquire footage. Ted Ostrowski accompanied with a second DV Cam on one of the trips for a second view. The film centers on the dangerous drive that Mike takes from Sarnia, on which he faces 1100 kms of gravel road, among other things. The film spans the years that see Mike go from a Professional Musician who's played the Grand Ole Opry over 300 times, to a simple giver of music. From children sniffing gas in the bush, to installing a donated professonal recording studio in Sheshatshui years later, the film examines the moments, the people and controversies in between.

Special Thanks

The City of Sarnia and its Mayor - Mike Bradley, Former NDP Leader - Alexa McDonough, Journalist -Ted Ostrowski, Filmmaker - Errol Williams, Innu Mikun Airlines, Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN), Arts Can Circle, Rotimi Martens and many others who have contributed or shown their support in some way.

This film depends on the generosity of spirit and resources of those who value telling a story as important and culturally relevent as this.

To Support This Film, Contact:

Brian Wayne White, Director 519.239.9312, brianfilm@gmail.com
www.beartrackproductions.com

Specifications

Writer, Dirctor: Brian Wayne White
Editing Supervisor: Chris Campbell
Creative Consultant: Errol Williams
Format: DV Cam

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