On Nov. 1, Cold Road, directed by Dene filmmaker Kelvin Redvers, will be previewed at the Yellowknife International Film Festival.

Cold Road was filmed on the highway stretch between Hay River and Fort Resolution, and is crafted around the dangers and horror faced by femme drivers, alone, out on the open road.

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