NORTHERN LIGHT
Feature Documentary / 105 min

Director / DP: Nick Bentgen
Producer: Lisa Kjerulff

Set against the backdrop of a town’s annual snowmobile race, Northern Light interweaves three captivating stories of recession-era America. As racers and their families pin their hopes to a 500 mile-long test of endurance, small triumphs and giant sacrifices are made along the way.

“There’s a stillness to the filmmaking, coupled with Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi’s truly lovely original score, that lends specific shots — toddlers bundled up like pastel Ewoks on a snowdrift, or a bakery window glowing like a still life in a gallery — a near-heartbreaking melancholy.”

Jeannette Catsoulis, THE NEW YORK TIMES
Critic’s Pick

“Northern Light belongs on any list of the year’s great docs.”

Sam Adams, INDIEWIRE

“Indeed, this exquisite documentary feels as if it’s being made in the moment...”

Wes Greene, SLANT

“A stellar doc of real American beauty. The gorgeous trailer for Northern Light is no preparation for the full-on film. There are a thousand movies out right now, but Northern Light is the one not to miss. A strange, singular heartbreaker of a film.”

Alan Scherstuhl, THE VILLAGE VOICE
Critic’s Pick

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