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BELONGING

SYNOPSIS

In the beauty of Northern Minnesota, Dalorian and his classmates embark on a transformative journey, exploring what it means to belong in nature.
In 'Belonging,' you're invited to join Dalorian, a returning student, and his classmates in GCST 1970, an innovative college course designed to immerse urban youth in nature-based education and environmental justice.

As the group discovers the great outdoors, from the serene lakes to the Bois Forte Museum's enlightening exhibits on native tribes, the film uses Dalorian's authentic reflections to grapple with a thought-provoking question: What does it mean to belong in nature?

With its blend of raw and poetic visual storytelling, the film captures the splendor of the natural world and the beauty of a community finding its place within it. 'Belonging' isn't just a film—it's an evocative exploration of identity, nature, and the spaces where the two intertwine.
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Details

Genre: Documentary

Release Date: October 30th, 2023

Duration: 18 minutes

Director/ DP/ Editor: Danami-Maurice Champion

© 2023 BairStories
an assumed name of Danami LLC

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