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Film explores Skowhegan's mascot debate, including tension, national context


Film explores Skowhegan’s mascot debate, including tension, national context
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The story of the yearslong battle to replace the Skowhegan-based school district’s “Indians” nickname has been made into a film scheduled to premiere this weekend at the 24th Maine International Film Festival.
Fighting Indians screenings
Sunday, July 11, 8:30 p.m., Skowhegan Drive-In Theater, 201 Waterville Road, Skowhegan
The film, “Fighting Indians,” is set in a “divided town where the mascot debate exposes centuries-old abuses while still asking if reconciliation is possible,” according to a description of the film.
The film’s two directors said their purpose in making the movie was not only to educate people on the issue surrounding Native American mascots, but to frame the debate “in terms of what it means for native people.” ....

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Movies with Maine connections focus of 2021 Maine International Film Festival in Waterville


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Movies with Maine connections focus of 2021 Maine International Film Festival in Waterville
About 50 films to be shown during annual 10-day festival, with focus on those made, produced or set in Maine.
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Michael Perreault, executive director of the Maine International Film Festival, at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville on Thursday.
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WATERVILLE The 24th Maine International Film Festival begins Friday night with this year’s focus on films made, produced or set in the Pine Tree State.
The festival, known as MIFF, aims to bring films from around the world to Maine. It is scheduled to run from July 9 to 18. ....

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