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Release Date:
February 21, 2019
Original Title:
Brotherhood of Skiing
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
The Wilder Studio
Wild Confluence Media
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 11
In 1973, being a black skier was a lonely endeavor, one that came with racism and alienation. That year, the National Brotherhood of Skiers formed as a way to bring black skiers together to ski, celebrate and build community. With its annual summits and thriving youth organizations, the NBS has grown into a well-loved ski establishment. Along with torching the myth that black people don’t ski, the NBS continues to engender the next generation of black skiers. “It’s a beautiful sport,” one young participant says. “And I wish it was more accessible to everyone. I guess that’s where our ski club comes in.”
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Director:
Colin Arisman
Tyler Wilkinson-Ray
Editor:
Luke Kantola
Colin Arisman
Tyler Wilkinson-Ray
Producer:
Faith E. Briggs
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