Directed by Ervin Chartrand

Logline: Other Side of the 49th captures the untold story of Garry Sawatzky and the journey he went on after serving a 10 year sentence for manslaughter in Stony Mountain Institution.

Synopsis: Garry Sawatzky grew up in Winnipeg and was a troubled young man. In 1985, his life would change forever when he was involved in an altercation that left an 18-year-old man dead and Sawatzky charged with second-degree murder. Since his release, he has been on a quest to recreate his identity and to find a meaningful place in the community. An unlikely career as a professional football player became part of his way out.

Distribution Contact: WFG

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RUNTIME: 45 Minutes
GENRE: Documentary
PRODUCTION FORMAT: HD
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Manitoba
TECHNIQUES: Special Effects, Visual Effects
KEYWORDS: Sports, Indigenous Filmmaker