Where the Cottonwoods Grow
A Journey Through Faith, Resilience, and Community
Dale Hildebrand’s latest film, Where the Cottonwoods Grow, commemorates the Mennonite migration from South Russia to Manitoba in 1874. Through rare images, reenactments, and expert insights, it brings to life a pivotal journey in Mennonite history.
Stay tuned for more information about a screening near you!
About Dale Hildebrand
Dale Hildebrand is a producer, director, writer, cinematographer, and winner of over 50 international awards & nominations, ranging from Best Picture, Best Director, Best Family Film, Best Comedy, Best Cinematographer, a Canadian Screen Awards nomination, two Gemini nominations and a Gemini win. He shoots and directs in a multitude of genre and has filmed in environments ranging from the war zones of Afghanistan, the peaks of the Himalayas, to the plains of Africa. His last feature film, Road to the Lemon Grove, was the highest grossing Canadian film during its extended theatrical run and was released on over 30 different digital platforms.
Supported By
The Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society is pleased to support the production of Where the Cottonwoods Grow, facilitating financial assistance to ensure the success of this meaningful film.
Upcoming Screenings
December 1, 2024, at 2:30 PM
Christian Mennonite Conference Church
479 Hanover Street, Steinbach
December 4, 2024, at 7:30 PM
P. W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall
783 Mountain Avenue, Winkler
December 15, 2024, at 2:30 PM
First Mennonite Church
922 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg
January 19, 2025, at 2:30 PM
Buhler Hall
Klassen Avenue, Gretna
Past Screenings
October 5-6, 2024: Neubergthal
October 4, 2024: Winnipeg
August 2-5, 2024: Steinbach
Recent News
New film chronicles Mennonite history in Manitoba
How new technology is bringing the 150-year-old story of Mennonites landing in Manitoba to life
View from the Legislature – Movie depicts Mennonite Migration of 1870s
Film on Mennonite landing premieres in Winnipeg
Monumental film about Mennonites’ arrival in Manitoba finished at long last
Neubergthal hosting screenings of “Where the Cottonwoods Grow”
‘Commemoration is important’: The new documentary showing Mennonites migrating to Manitoba