Thrawn: A Stubbornly Scottish Snow Film

Directed by Hannah Bailey · Starring Hannah Bailey, Lesley McKenna · 2024

Pro snowboarder Lesley McKenna embodies the Scots idea of 'thrawn', a stubborn, resourceful spirit, as she rides the Highlands and champions the people and landscape that raised her.

A warm, scenic portrait of grit and home, showing that snow culture thrives far from the big mountains.

In the Scottish Highlands, the word “thrawn” means “stubborn,” but in a good way. It’s a virtuous struggle to make the most of what’s available. Professional snowboarder Lesley McKenna was raised on thrawn, and she has s

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