ODE TO MINNESOTA
Follow two adventurers as they trek 1,000 miles around the arrowhead region of
Minnesota by bike, canoe and foot on a self-made expedition using
primarily Minnesota-made gear and with their two dogs in tow.
2019 | 27 min | English
PRODUCER // DIRECTOR BRENDA PIEKARSKI
STARRING STEPHEN SCHREADER and ELI NORD
MUSIC PROVIDED BY MINNESOTA MUSICIANS (SEE SOUNDTRACK BELOW)
SPONSORED BY JOHN REAMER AND ASSOCIATES, CARIBOU HIGHLANDS & TRAILTOPIA
SYNOPSIS
On August 6, 2018 Stephen Schreader and Eli Nord launched on a self-made 1,000-mile journey around the arrowhead region of Minnesota by bike, canoe and foot, using primarily Minnesota-made gear. Their trip would take them through mining country and deep into the wilderness while giving a grand nod to Minnesota history, culture and trails. As with all great adventures, not everything goes as planned.
Follow these two acquaintances as their friendship develops and they attempt to complete an epic homemade adventure with over 6 weeks of trekking and their two dogs in tow.
SOUNDTRACK
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Lola Rising – Colorado
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Ben Rosenbush – This Fire
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The Farewell Circuit – I am a Ghost
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The Small Cities – Wonder Years
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Spiritwood Music – See You 'Round the Bend
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Words and music by Pat Surface
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The Erickson's – Screendoor
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M. French – I Might Fly Away
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Swallows – Long Long Shadow
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Ben Rosenbush – Duluth
Photo credit: Neil Scholoner // Musician pictured: Swallows
MILESTONES
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November 7, 2020: World premiere at Lakes and Legends in downtown Minneapolis. SOLD OUT.
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February 8, 2020: Screened at the Frozen River Film Festival in Winona, MN
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March 27, 2020: Made available on our YouTube and Vimeo Channels
Photo credit: Adventure Alley Photography