Messwood (2021)
Two schools, one team united in friendship
Declining participation leads two Milwaukee area high schools—one black and urban, the other white and suburban—to combine their football programs. Tensions rise as the disparities between the two schools become increasingly apparent over the course of the season. At the center of the drama, the teenage athletes attempt to make sense of their adolescence in the face of the racial fissures in their community.
Director: Brad Lichtenstein, Emily Kuester
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 12, 2021
Screenplay
Music: Vernon Reid
Cinematography: Erik Ljung, Brad Lichtenstein
Editing: David E. Simpson
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Messwood about?
- Declining participation leads two Milwaukee area high schools—one black and urban, the other white and suburban—to combine their football programs. Tensions rise as the disparities between the two schools become increasingly apparent over the course of the season. At the center of the drama, the teenage athletes attempt to make sense of their adolescence in the face of the racial fissures in their community.
- Who directed Messwood?
- Messwood was directed by Brad Lichtenstein, Emily Kuester.
- How long is Messwood?
- Messwood has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Messwood?
- Messwood is a Documentary film.