Marty O'Brien

Teenage Owen must learn to see beyond the chaos bought on by his grandpa's battle with Alzheimer's disease.

THE McKENNA PROJECT is a rare, unfiltered look at the human story behind the hype, capturing a young man navigating stardom, sacrifice, and the pressure of living up to a legacy that hasn't yet been written. A feature-length documentary following the NHL's next potential superstar, Gavin McKenna, from the Yukon, through recruiting visits, and into his scrutinized draft year.

Winters in the sparsely populated Yukon are long, cold and dark—a natural recipe for isolation. For newcomers like Alexandra Knowles, it can be hard to find friends. But anywhere there is a yarn store, there are knitters. And where there are knitters, there is a knitting circle, weaving together a circle of care, one stitch at a time—and reminding us of the simple ways that community is built on presence, storytelling and shared purpose.