Ku Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner, chases his dream of becoming a collegiate athlete while grappling with the legacy of his great-grandfather, who escaped from an Indian boarding school nearly a century ago. As Ku retraces his ancestor’s 50-mile route to freedom, his pursuit transforms into a journey of remembrance, bridging past, present, and future. A powerful portrait of resilience, family, and the healing force of running.

This film is a part of our Cucalorus Conversations program, which brings fresh new voices to the stage for post-screening discussions that focus on community issues like racial history, Indigenous culture, access to health care, and community building. Humanities experts join the filmmaker after the screening for extended dialogue.

Panel:

-Filmmaker, Curator, and Activist, Tracy Rector

-UNCP Chair and Associate Professor of American Indian Studies, Dr. Mary Ann Jacobs

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