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Bad River
Wisconsin's tribe's ongoing fight to protect Lake Superior for future generations. "Bad River" shows the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa's long history of activism and resistance in the context of continuing legal battles with Enbridge Energy over its Line 5 oil pipeline. The Line 5 pipeline has been operating on 12 miles of the Bad River Band's land with expired easements for more than a decade. The Band and the Canadian company have been locked in a legal battle over the pipeline since 2019.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits her estranged father's remote ranch, only to discover he was deeply involved in a dangerous criminal enterprise. She soon finds herself in the crosshairs of his former associates, forcing her to defend herself and the property she barely knows. As the situation escalates, she must confront the dark legacy her father left behind and fight for her survival.
Critical Reception
Bad River is a low-budget action-thriller that has garnered mixed to positive reviews, particularly for its surprisingly effective suspense and gritty atmosphere, despite some predictable plot elements. Audiences have responded well to the film's tight pacing and the lead performance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and straightforward action sequences.
Criticized for relying on familiar genre tropes.
The lead performance is often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not yet widely available for this recent release.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in rural Montana, lending it a stark and authentic visual style.
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