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Wilderness, Revolution, and Michigan’s Path to Statehood
Frontier to Freedom unearths the rich and often overlooked history of Michigan, tracing its evolution from a vast, untamed wilderness inhabited by Indigenous peoples in 1600 to its emergence as the 26th State in 1837. Through a blend of expert interviews, archival imagery, animated maps, and stunning visuals, the film explores the region’s formative years, its history of war and conflict on the American frontier, and the complex socio-political forces that shaped its path to statehood.
June 5, 2026
Manitou Films
25 people
Eric Hemenway
Self
Acting
Billy Friend
Self
Acting
Michael Nassaney
Self
Acting
Craig Wilson
Self
Acting
Phil Porter
Self
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Lynn Evans
Self
Acting
John Cooper
Self
Acting
Charles Kosanke
Self
Acting
Elizabeth Bourne
Self
Acting
Steve Brisson
Self
Acting
Maryellen Drolet
Self
Acting
Dawn Brady
Self
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