US Premiere of Christopher Auchter’s NFB Documentary “The Stand” at Missoula’s Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
February 6, 2025
Missoula, Montana – Christopher Auchter’s National Film Board (NFB) documentary “The Stand” will make its US premiere at the upcoming Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in Missoula, Montana. The film has been selected for the festival’s prestigious Best Feature Competition.
“The Stand” tells the gripping story of a group of Indigenous protesters who took a stand against the construction of an oil pipeline through traditional Blackfoot territory in Montana. The film follows the protesters as they face down law enforcement and corporate interests in a peaceful but determined effort to protect their sacred lands.
Auchter, an award-winning filmmaker and journalist, gained unprecedented access to the protesters’ camp and captured the unfolding events firsthand. The film combines intimate portraits of the activists with stunning cinematography and a powerful exploration of environmental justice and Indigenous rights.
“I’m honored that ‘The Stand’ will be making its US premiere at Big Sky,” said Auchter. “The festival has a reputation for showcasing exceptional documentaries that engage and challenge audiences, and I believe that ‘The Stand’ will deeply resonate with viewers in Missoula and beyond.”
“The Stand” has received critical acclaim since its Canadian premiere last year. It won the Audience Award for Best Canadian Feature at the Toronto International Film Festival and was nominated for several Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival will take place from February 10-19, 2025, in Missoula. “The Stand” will screen on February 11 and 18.
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US premiere of Christopher Auchter’s NFB documentary The Stand at Missoula’s Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. Presented in the festival’s Best Feature Competition.
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