We Are The Warriors

We Are The Warriors

Directed by David Camlin & Megan Grumbling
Produced by Joanna Weaver
A small Maine town decides the fate of its Indigenous mascot after allegations of racist behavior
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Overview

Genre
Social Issues, History, Contemporary Issues, Human Rights, and Anthropology
Synopsis

As the harmful phenomenon of Native American mascots continues to be challenged nationally, public school systems everywhere are addressing their own use of team names, icons, and imagery that reference Indigenous peoples. We Are The Warriors is a documentary following residents of Wells, Maine, as they take on this polarizing issue after facing public allegations that Warriors football fans mocked Indigenous culture.

We Are The Warriors reveals how difficult conversations about identity and history are key to addressing Native American mascots. The film’s Co-Directors, both graduates of Wells High School, capture the evolving opinions of community members as, after months of informed consideration, the decision to retire the mascot is eventually reached. Awarded the 2023 Maine International Film Festival’s Tourmaline Prize for best feature made in Maine.

Stage
finished
Running time
72 minutes

Credits

  • David Camlin ... Director, Producer, Camera & Audio, Editor, Graphics, Color
  • Megan Grumbling ... Director, Producer
  • Joanna Weaver ... Producer, Assistant Editor

Production Details

Prod. Co.
independent production
Country
United States
Years of Production
4
Locations
Wells, Maine and other locations within the state
Prod. Partners
Joanna Weaver, Megan Grumbling

Distribution Details

Release year
2023
Festivals
Maine International, Bates, Massachusetts Independent, San Antonio, Society for Visual Anthropology, Global Peace, Monadnock International
Awards
Tourmaline Prize for best feature (Maine Intl.), Jury Award Best Doc (Bates), Best New England Feature (Mass Independent)
Distribution
We Are The Warriors is available for pre-order purchase through Documentary Educational Resource
Broadcast (Acq.)
Maine Public, Vermont Public
Language
English
Subtitles
closed caption

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