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Dirt McComber

Eric “Dirt” McComber is a rugged individualist who provides for his large family by hunting and fishing the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory near Montreal. But he must straddle two worlds to accomplish his many business, family, and societal functions. Adding to this is his passion and dedication to the sport of lacrosse, not just because of its modern-day significance, but also because it is the spiritual practice founded by his ancestors, the Iroquois of North America, who for centuries played the game to honor the Creator as well as for the wellness of their native communities.

Life was running smoothly, and through bartering and selling their food at powwows, the McCombers were able to maintain a good lifestyle. But when disaster struck, and struck hard, Dirt’s entire way of living and supporting his family were threatened. The McCombers are now forced to reevaluate their way of living and become even more resilient during a harsh Quebec winter as well as prioritize what is truly important to them.

  • Ryan White
    Director
  • Joanne Storkan
    Director
  • Joanne Storkan
    Executive Producers
  • Brant Davis
    Executive Producers
  • Jared Safier
    Executive Producers
  • Rob Simmons
    Executive Producers
  • Ryan White
    Producer
  • Chris Siracuse
    Producer
  • Chris Carpenter
    Producer
  • Shelby Adams
    Producer
  • Francesca Dysart
    Editor
  • Ryan White
    Editor
  • Eric “Dirt” McComber
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Genres:
    Indigenous, Environmental, Anthropological
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 13 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 24, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    85,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Présence Autochtone: Montréal First Peoples Festival
    Montreal
    Canada
    August 11, 2018
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Red Nation Celebration Institute “On The Road” Santa Fe
    Santa Fe
    United States
    August 15, 2018
    US Premiere
    Official Selection
  • International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management, Indigenous Film & Arts Festival
    Denver
    United States
    October 4, 2018
    Colorado Premiere
    Official Selection
  • BendFilm Festival
    Bend
    United States
    January 12, 2019
    Oregon Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Reedy Reels Film Festival
    Greenville
    United States
    November 3, 2018
    South Carolina Premiere
    Best Feature
  • Red Nation Celebration Institute, Red Nation International Film Festival
    Beverly Hills
    United States
    November 14, 2018
    California Premiere
    Best Sports Feature
  • Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival
    Winnipeg
    Canada
    March 29, 2019
    Manitoba Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Regina International Film Festival & Awards
    Regina
    Canada
    August 13, 2019
    Saskatchewan Premiere
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Safier Entertainment
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Hotel, Airline, Ship, Theatrical, Video / Disc, Free TV, Paid TV, Console / Handheld Device
Director Biography - Ryan White, Joanne Storkan

Joanne Storkan is the founder and executive producer of Honest Engine Films. Formerly a journalism and English teacher, she founded the company in 2004, in Monterey, California. She discovered Eric “Dirt” McComber while filming a lacrosse documentary (due to be released in 2017), and came to the realization that he is a most interesting film subject all on his own! Some of her credits include: A BRAVE HEART - The Lizzie Velasquez Story, BOTSO - The Teacher from Tbilisi, Shorts by Amy Jo Johnson, LINES and BENT, the Bill Nighy/Emily Blunt comedy directed by Jonathan Lynn, WILD TARGET, and CAMP UNITY filmed in Iraq.

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