Before America is a cinematic documentary uncovering the Indigenous histories of Michigan long before the United States existed. From the 1763 uprising at Fort Michilimackinac to Odawa trail trees and the overlooked women of Fort Detroit, the film reveals how Anishinaabe nations shaped Great Lakes history and helped spark the chain of events that ultimately pushed the American colonies.
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Adam N. White Director · Kara Martinelli White Director Nicole Zaremba Director
United States release July 7, 2026 · Produced in United States · Production Hemlock Films
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WKAR-TV (US)
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Hemlock Films
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United States
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English
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English
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United States · July 7, 2026
TV · PBS
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