TORONTO — Athlete empowerment brand Uninterrupted Canada, NFL Canada and Bell Media announced today the all-new original documentary Northern Ties, which profiles rising Canadian talent in the NFL and celebrates their strong ties with their home country, will premiere on TSN on Friday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. ET and will be available for streaming on Crave.
“Focusing on Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool of Abbotsford, B.C.; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard of Sherwood Park, Alta.; and Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland of Coquitlam, B.C., the hour-long feature charts their humble beginnings and provides an intimate look into their personal and professional journeys to the NFL,” reads a Bell Media press release.
The documentary is produced by TSN senior features producer and six-time Canadian Screen Award winner Josh Shiaman.
“We are proud to partner with NFL Canada and relish the opportunity to champion the voices of Canadian football players who are bringing their talents to the NFL and shining,” said Vinay Virmani, chief content officer at Uninterrupted Canada, in the press release. “Our hope in sharing their stories is to inspire athletes from across the country that achieving their dreams is possible, regardless of where they’re from.”
“We’re excited to team up with two of our wonderful partners in Uninterrupted Canada and NFL Canada to bring to life a documentary that shares the personal stories of this new emerging generation of Canadian players making an impact in the NFL,” said Nathalie Cook, vice-president of TSN and RDS for Bell Media. “We can’t wait to give fans an in-depth look into the lives of these new Canadian stars as they shine on TSN, CTV, and RDS all season long.”
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