Frontier to Freedom

Frontier to Freedom (2026)

N/A 116 min Movie
DocumentaryHistory

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.

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Cast

Eric Hemenway Eric Hemenway Self
Billy Friend Billy Friend Self
Michael Nassaney Michael Nassaney Self
Craig Wilson Craig Wilson Self
Phil Porter Phil Porter Self
Lynn Evans Lynn Evans Self
John Cooper John Cooper Self
Charles Kosanke Charles Kosanke Self
Elizabeth Bourne Elizabeth Bourne Self
Steve Brisson Steve Brisson Self
Maryellen Drolet Maryellen Drolet Self
Dawn Brady Dawn Brady Self

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