The Challengers (1990)
- Directed by
- Eric Till
- Genre
- children's film
- Country
- Canada
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Rated
- PG
- Rating
- 8.6 of 10 from 5 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
Two Canadian kids form a team and enter a model-boat race. They face challenges from a rival group and work to overcome them while learning about friendship and persistence.
family-friendlyheartfelthopefulbittersweetgentleinspiringquietly determinedeveryday adventure
What happens
The Challengers is a 1990 family television film that was produced by Lauron Productions for CBC Television. It stars Gema Zamprogna (best known for her role on Road to Avonlea), Gwynyth Walsh and Eric Christmas. The film features the Jon and Vangelis song "I'll Find My Way Home". The film was first broadcast in Canada on 14 October 1990 through CBC Television. BBC One aired the film in the United Kingdom on 3 August 1993. The film also had frequent showings on The Disney Channel. Triboro Entertainment provided the video release on VHS. It was shot in Winnipeg and Stonewall, Manitoba. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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