Where the Cottonwoods Grow
Where the Cottonwoods Grow
Discover the remarkable journey of survival, faith, and resilience in Where the Cottonwoods Grow. This powerful documentary commemorates the extraordinary 20,000-kilometre migration of Mennonites from South Russia (present-day Ukraine) to Manitoba in the 1870s.
Step into history and learn about unthinkable trials, unforgiving nature, and the profound complexities of colonization.
The Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society was pleased to support the production of Where the Cottonwoods Grow, facilitating financial assistance and providing marketing support to ensure the success of this meaningful film.
About the Director
Dale Hildebrand is a producer, director, writer, cinematographer, and winner of over 50 international awards and nominations.
He shoots and directs in a multitude of genres and has filmed in environments ranging from the war zones of Afghanistan, the peaks of the Himalayas, to the plains of Africa.
Our Mission
We seek to foster an understanding of and respect for the history and beliefs of the Mennonite people in the past and present, and to challenge them to give new expression to this heritage in the future.
Support Our Efforts
Help celebrate and preserve the Mennonite story, ensuring our history is passed on to the next generation.