Frontier to Freedom(2026)
Wilderness, Revolution, and Michigan’s Path to Statehood
Frontier to Freedom Synopsis
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.
Frontier to Freedom (2026) is a documentary and history film directed by Keith Patterson, released on June 5, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Eric Hemenway, Billy Friend, Michael Nassaney and Craig Wilson.
- Director:
- Keith Patterson
- Writers:
- Keith Patterson
- Producers:
- Keith Patterson, Kevin Foley, Scott McCambridge
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen Schriemer
- Production:
- Manitou Films
- Status:
- Released
Frontier to Freedom (2026) Trailer
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Frontier to Freedom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Keith Patterson, written by Keith Patterson, produced by Keith Patterson, Kevin Foley and Scott McCambridge.
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Frontier to Freedom – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Frontier to Freedom (2026) includes Eric Hemenway, Billy Friend, Michael Nassaney, Craig Wilson and Phil Porter. The film was directed by Keith Patterson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Frontier to Freedom released?
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Frontier to Freedom was released on June 5, 2026 and runs for 1h 56m.
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