Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation

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Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation

Released May 26, 2017

1h 42m

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The Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team is the flagship of the Haudenosaunee. The team members travel on Iroquois passports and carry their nation's flag, colors and sticks into international competition against the best teams in the world. At the 2014 championship games in Denver, the underdog Iroquois Nationals competed with 40 countries and, for the first time ever, won a bronze medal.

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Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

The clips from the two championship matches go on far too long, ultimately proving more numbing than exciting for any but the sport's most ardent fans.

May 28, 2017

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

"Spirit Game" covers a lot of territory, which gives it something of an all-over-the-map quality. But the subject matter is always enough to hold our attention.

May 25, 2017

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

It's one of those films should be interesting to watch for all viewers, but probably will only have a lasting effect on fans of the sport. The film well shot, with interviews, scenes at the championships, and sports scenes.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 17, 2020

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Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Hammer to Nail

There is no doubt that Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation is a solidly engaging and informative work of cinema.

Jan 26, 2018

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Frannie Ucciferri

Common Sense Media

Compelling but slow-paced doc about Iroquois lacrosse team.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 9, 2017

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Shane Slater

AwardsCircuit.com

Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation...delivers an invaluable history lesson on lacrosse and North American colonialism.

Rated: 3/4

May 26, 2017

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chris r

Excellent overall. Even though I am not a Lacrosse fan, or much and a fan of any sports, I really enjoyed the mix of the game, the history, the spiritualism, and competitive inclusiveness portrayed in this documentary. Loved the gameplay footage and the way the human form moves during the fieldwork. I think I have come away with a greater appreciation for Lacrosse and it's place in our world. The best I can say about most any film is I went back and watched it again. Thanks to the creators of this works.

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03/31/23

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Audience Member

Loved it! Really insightful whilst also being action packed with game play! Highly recommend.

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01/16/23

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The Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team is the flagship of the Haudenosaunee. The team members travel on Iroquois passports and carry their nation's flag, colors and sticks into international competition against the best teams in the world. At the 2014 championship games in Denver, the underdog Iroquois Nationals competed with 40 countries and, for the first time ever, won a bronze medal.

Director: Peter Spirer, Peter Baxter
Producer: Peter Spirer, Christopher Brewster
Distributor: XLrator Media
Production Co: Head Gear Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 26, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 23, 2017
Runtime: 1h 42m

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