Lacrosse dates back to the 12th century, played by Native American tribes, with games lasting multiple days and being played by upwards of 100,000 people. A white savior narrative is a white person saving or recusing non-white people. Russ, a white college lacrosse player, ventured to a remote indigenous community in Kugluktuk to teach. He shows the kids lacrosse and coaches them for a tournament in Toronto. The movie has shown the community struggling with abuse, addiction, and starvation, mainly in the teenagers. The Grizzlies is an example of a white savior narrative because Russ gives them education, friendships, and hope. Russ gave the kids a reason to come to school and provided them with an opportunity for a brighter future. At the beginning of the movie, Miranda was the only student who attended classes and could not bring the other kids to school. The town's rules allowed kids to go whenever they wanted to, and many saw school as unimportant and a waste of time. The lacrosse team forced players to attend 90% of school days throughout the year. The end credits showcased everyone's lives 10 years later with great jobs and a …show more content…
At the beginning of the movie, nobody talked or had any friends and family who were abusive. The parents suffered through residential schools and believed “Family always comes first.” Abusing their own children because they play a “white man’s game.” Soon some parents were watching games and cheering for their kids and Russ showed the elders how it helped him in the same situation as the kids. Russ showed the players they need each other, they are a family. The team fought through impossible battles at nationals and celebrated together as a community for the first time. Without Russ, the kids would not have anything to live for and the abuse would be even worse. Now the kids can play and have countless people who love and cheer for