Jack Rabbit

Jack Rabbit Johannsen est l'un des grands promoteurs du ski de fond en Amérique du Nord. C'est aussi un homme remarquable dont la vie fut remplie d'aventures de toutes sortes. En voici le portrait fascinant.

A tense, tight close-up of stunt man Ken Carter's role on the stock-car racing track. Risking life and limb to rocket a car from a ramp over a parked line of cars takes more than the will to make a living. What else is involved is shown by the film as the camera looks and listens while the stunt man readies for his act and then makes his wild ride.

In the Yukon's Far North, 280 Aboriginals live in the village of Old Crow. Deep in this wilderness, the health of the children is a source of concern for Glenna Tetlichi, a Vuntut Gwitchin Nation leader. The rise in obesity, diabetes, and delinquency underscores to what extent health and social problems are linked. In the 1950s Father Jean-Marie Mouchet set up a cross-country ski program whose purpose was to restore the young people's self esteem. The program produced several champions, including Glenna, who is now a mother. In 2002, Glenna and Father Mouchet devised a new program, the Old Crow Health and Fitness Project, and overcame numerous obstacles to make it a reality. With compassion and insight, The Challenge in Old Crow shows how a handful of parents took control of the situation to ensure a future for their children. Their story is a superb illustration of commitment and perseverance.