Each year we are proud to broadcast fan favorites from the Fresh Coast Film Festival held annually here in Marquette, Michigan. Each film we air is hand picked specifically with you, our viewers, in mind. They highlight subjects that are important to the people of the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin, such as local history, environmental issues, and humanitarian efforts being made.
This year, we are presenting the following films on Sunday, December 29 starting at 6/5c on WNMU-TV PBS (channel 13.1). Scroll down for the evening's broadcast schedule as well as more information on each film.
Six elementary school girls fly to an island in the middle of Lake Michigan to test their fly fishing skill. The girls are members of a school sponsored Adventure Club that focuses on building community, belonging, and leadership skills to change the narrative of what girls can and can not do. During the two day trip the girls discuss the pressures of growing up in a digital world and the need for nature based connections like fly fishing.
The story of Know Obstacles, a band made up of disabled kids in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and theirfounder, Steve Osburn.
A short film examination of how two small sticks, randomly acquired in Minnesota's north woods, have slowly transformed into treasured possessions.
Pete’s Castle is a day-in-the-life examination of Pete Kelley, creator of Kelley Castle in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. The story follows Pete and his brother Pat as they tour around the castle and describe the harrowing and humorous process of putting the castle together, piece by piece.
Ghosts towns in the Upper Peninsula aren't simply abandoned communities. Some of them are stillvery much alive. Told from the perspective of the Nahma Inn employees, they recount the spooky and unexplainable happenings that occur on a regular basis.
A powerful exploration of how creativity meets conscience. Discover how artists are using eco-friendly materials to make a sustainable impact on our world.
Interviews with tribal knowledge holders about Manoomin (wild rice) during a 6 day workshop/ gathering in Baraga, Michigan