In December 2002, a small group of teenagers from Grassy Narrows First Nation started laying down in front of logging trucks. The youth have since led their community into what has become the longest standing blockade in Canadian history.

This film examines the issues surrounding the practice of clear cutting and looks at what brings people to engage in direct action. It takes a look at the issues from the perspective of those who live on the land giving the viewer a look at the issue through their eyes.

This film screened more than 65 times in 8 countries during the summer of 2006. It is currently used in the curriculum of several college and university courses across Canada and in at least one course in New Zealand.

Copies can be ordered from FreeGrassy.org. Proceeds go to support the legal war currently being waged by the people of Grassy Narrows.


Produced, Written and Directed by Dave Clement