Frontier to Freedom
Wilderness, Revolution, and Michigan’s Path to Statehood
Frontier to Freedom unearths the rich and often overlooked history of Michigan, tracing its evolution from a vast, untamed wilderness inhabited by Indigenous peoples in 1600 to its emergence as the 26th State in 1837. Through a blend of expert interviews, archival imagery, animated maps, and stunning visuals, the film explores the region’s formative years, its history of war and conflict on the American frontier, and the complex socio-political forces that shaped its path to statehood.
Directed by Keith Patterson · Written by Keith Patterson
Cast
- Eric Hemenway Self
- Billy Friend Self
- Michael Nassaney Self
- Craig Wilson Self
- Phil Porter Self
- Lynn Evans Self
- John Cooper Self
- Charles Kosanke Self
- Elizabeth Bourne Self
- Steve Brisson Self
- Maryellen Drolet Self
- Dawn Brady Self
Make it a double feature
3h 18m together
Frontier to Freedom
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Both from Keith Patterson.











