World Premiere

Directors Cory Maria Dack and Maribeth Romslo Attending April 18 & 19

Cory Maria Dack, an Indigenous Latina wilderness guide, paddles the entire length of the Mississippi River, from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico, over 134 days. Born in Quito, Ecuador and raised in northern Minnesota, Cory approaches the river not as something to be conquered, but as a living, relational being.

Guided by Indigenous teachings, ceremony, and song, the film reframes wilderness adventure through a decolonized lens, centering humility, reciprocity, and listening. Along the river’s shifting landscapes, Cory reflects on identity, belonging, and environmental justice, challenging stereotypes about who belongs in nature.

Join us for the INDIGENOUS STORYTELLING ROUNDTABLE on April 18

MSPIFF HQ · 65 SE Main Street, Minneapolis | 12:30 PM
MSPIFF45 Indigenous filmmakers gather for a conversation about the inspiration behind their films and the unique challenges they endure in making them and bringing them into the world.

Tickets for screenings at Pop's Art Theater in Rochester can be reserved here or at their box office (619 6th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901). Passes, 6 Packs, and discounts cannot be used for Rochester screenings.