BY JESSICA LACANNE
Cardinal Staff
Winona is getting ready for the Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF), which will take place this year beginning Wednesday, Jan. 27. The goal of FRFF is to educate students and expose information to the community that may not be common to hear. “The festival is about people of all ages and walks of life coming together to embrace world cultures and the environment,” said Jeanine Sorenson, a coordinator for FRFF.
The content of the films shown at the festival include world cultures, adventure, extreme sports and food. Crystal Hegge, creative director of FRFF, said, “Documentaries illustrating the state of our food in the global community will highlight the programming.”
After attending the FRFF, “you should walk out of a film a little unnerved about the world and what we accept,” said Sorenson. The films are meant to open the eyes of the public to changes that need to be made in the world in order to make it a better place. Sometimes, the creators of the films attend the festival, which gives the audience a chance to hear about the experiences firsthand. “Sitting with 100 people watching a movie is more meaningful than watching it by yourself at home,” said Sorensen. “When you go to a film, it becomes a social activity.”
At the beginning of the FRFF, there will be an adrenaline set of films. These films can include “anything from extreme trampolining to slacklining and bouldering,” said Hegge. The films focus on extreme sports and adventure to get the community pumped up and excited for the rest of the festival.
In addition to the films, the festival also provides speakers, music, workshops, vendors and an organic buffet.
Look for more information concerning the festival as January approaches.
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