New Farm League original film "The Tengu Club" is out now

'The Tengu Club,' a new documentary from Farm League and YETI explores the convergence of myth and culture while celebrating the endurance of one of the oldest fishing clubs in North America. Directed by Britton Caillouette and Hilary Hutcheson.

For over a century, the Tengu Club has gathered in the dead of winter to fish the waters of the Pacific Northwest as a remembrance of the hardship Japanese Americans endured in the Post WWII era. By tracing her own heritage back through generations, co-director and renowned fishing guide Hilary Hutcheson unearths the complicated history of racism that Japanese Americans have faced, and how the bond of a community found through fishing helped them rebuild and preserve culture.

"The money's not that good, the fishing's not that good, the weather is terrible - why do you do it?" 

Deeply personal accounts from Hilary, her family, and current club members breathe life into the meticulously selected archival photos and films, creating a layered perspective that transcends generations. Director Britton Caillouette's work has led him across the globe documenting cultures ranging from the Ethiopian jazz music scene to the frontlines of an environmental crisis in Bulgaria. Respect and curiosity for culture paired with heightened cinematic style serve as the pillars for his documentary work and yield rich stories and visually striking films. 

Farm League has partnered with YETI many times over the years to help develop an ambassador program and original documentary films that have become staples within the branded film space. Aligned in the core value of authenticity in storytelling, our partnership has resulted in elevated films that transcend traditional branded content. 'The Tengu Club' is the latest example to build upon that foundation, with its meticulous visual craft and its pursuit of emotional, impactful storytelling through a deep dive into complicated topics and cross-cultural traditions. 

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