Frontier to Freedom Official Trailer
Frontier to Freedom is a documentary feature film that 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.
Frontier to Freedom: A Michigan History Documentary Screening
Join WGVU Public Media for free public screenings of Frontier to Freedom at two West Michigan locations before the full broadcast premiere on WGVU PBS.
A documentary unearthing the overlooked history of Michigan, tracing its evolution from a vast wilderness inhabited by Indigenous peoples in 1600 to its emergence as the 26th state in 1837. Through expert interviews, archival imagery, and stunning visuals, the film explores the region's history on the American frontier and the complex forces that shaped Michigan's path to statehood.
Grand Rapids Public Museum | Saturday, June 27
Free with museum admission. Screening runs continuously from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Central Park Place Theater, Grand Haven | Tuesday, July 1
Presented in partnership with ONTRAC (Ottawa North Tri-Cities Action Committee). Screening begins at 7 PM. Free and open to the public.
Watch the Full Documentary on WGVU PBS
The complete two-hour premiere of Frontier to Freedom airs Wednesday, July 2 at 9 PM on WGVU PBS. Content is not recommended for audiences under 16.
