Frontier to Freedom
Jun 05, 2026 · 1h 56m
Director
Keith PattersonOverview
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.
Cast of Frontier to Freedom
Eric HemenwaySelf- Billy FriendSelf
- Michael NassaneySelf
- Craig WilsonSelf
- Phil PorterSelf
- Lynn EvansSelf
- John CooperSelf
- Charles KosankeSelf
- Elizabeth BourneSelf
- Steve BrissonSelf
- Maryellen DroletSelf
- Dawn BradySelf
- Ken ColemanSelf
- John ChenowethSelf
- Anna-Lisa CoxSelf
- Kevin FoleySelf
- Patrick ChargoSelf
- Jacob EnosSelf
- Paul EricksonSelf
- Fred Harrington Jr.Self
- Dacid John HancockSelf
- Erika HartleySelf
- Marty HershockSelf
- Devan McNabbSelf
- Harry RinkerSelf
Crew of Frontier to Freedom
Keith PattersonDirector, Writer, Producer- Scott McCambridgeEditor, Producer, Sound Designer
- Kevin FoleyProducer
- Stephen SchriemerDirector of Photography
- Tyler GrimmDirector of Photography
- Dustin PeroProduction Sound Mixer
- Jay RoundProduction Sound Mixer
- Nate ChitwoodAdditional Director of Photography
- Margaret SchieferGraphic Designer
- Issac SchultzAssistant Editor
- Marty HershockResearcher
- Chris HouckResearcher
- Kevin FoleyArchival Footage Research
- Benjamin CataniaArchival Footage Research
- Shannon ChurchwellArchival Footage Research
- Abrielle JohnsonArchival Footage Research
- Olivia SavageArchival Footage Research
- Jaime O'BradovichColorist
- Aaron LevySound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer
About Frontier to Freedom
What is Frontier to Freedom about?
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…
When was Frontier to Freedom released?
Frontier to Freedom was released on June 5, 2026.
Where can I watch Frontier to Freedom?
Frontier to Freedom is streaming on PBS in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Frontier to Freedom?
Frontier to Freedom runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Who directed Frontier to Freedom?
Frontier to Freedom was directed by Keith Patterson.
Who is in the cast of Frontier to Freedom?
The cast of Frontier to Freedom includes Eric Hemenway (Self), Billy Friend (Self), Michael Nassaney (Self), Craig Wilson (Self) and Phil Porter (Self).
Is Frontier to Freedom on Netflix?
No, Frontier to Freedom is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on PBS instead.