BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A new documentary titled "For Him - A Hockey Story" by local filmmaker Tage Gerena delves deep into the theme of resilience amidst adversity. The film chronicles the emotional journey of the Williamsville East Flames as they navigate their way through the 2024-2025 state playoffs, all while dealing with the tragic loss of a beloved coach and teammate's father.

At just 18 years old, Gerena, a recent graduate of Williamsville East, has made his debut in documentary filmmaking. He shared his motivations for pursuing a longer format, saying, "I thought it was a great story to tell. I'm used to making short one-minute hype reels, but this time around, I wanted to dive more into the documentary space."

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