Three documentaries of life around the Great Lakes region.
Screening: Wednesday, Sep 10, 6:30pm at Bayliss Library (Block 1) |
Free admission |
Director: Nicholas Kapanke
Documentary Short, United States, 2025, 10 min, Color
Elite cyclist Noah Collins reflects on his journey in the sport, hoping to inspire the next generation as he takes on the La Crosse Omnium, the only three-day omnium in the United States.
Great Lakes Connection: The young adults featured in the film are from the Kenosha, Wisconsin area, located on Lake Michigan.
Director: Nate Roels
Documentary Feature, United States, 2024, 43 min, Color
Maurice Carter is wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and finds himself ensnared in an unjust legal system. As he spends years behind bars, his hope dwindles, until his case catches the attention of Doug Tjapkes, a former radio newsman who believes he can help.
Doug, along with a dedicated group of supporters, embarks on a relentless fight to prove Maurice’s innocence, uncovering buried evidence and exposing the deep flaws within the justice system. Their battle against the odds reveals not only the systemic racism and corruption that led to Maurice’s conviction but also the power of determination, faith, and the human spirit in the quest for justice.
Great Lakes Connection: This is a Michigan story, filmed in Michigan by a Michigan filmmaker.
Director: Kate Stapleton
Documentary Feature, United States, 2024, 52 min, Color
The Inner Sea is a documentary about adoption, music, a bright blue, 40-foot-long school bus, and the journey of a lifetime.
Great Lakes Connection: The filmmaker is a Michigan native. The film celebrates the beauty and healing power of the Great Lakes.
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