Amarok's Song - The Journey to Nunavut (1998)
In this feature-length documentary, three generations of the Caribou Inuit family come together to tell the story of their journey as Canada's last nomads. From the independent life of hunting on the Keewatin tundra to taking the reins of the new territory of Nunavut on April 1, 1999, we see it all. The film is the result of a close collaboration between Ole Gjerstad, a southern Canadian, and Martin Kreelak, an Inuk. It's Martin's family that we follow, as the story is told through his own voice, through those of the Elders, and through those of the teens and young adults who were born in the settlements and form the first generation of those growing up with satellite TV and a permanent home.
Director: Martin Kreelak, Ole Gjerstad
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Music: Janet Lumb, Dino Giancola
Editing: Howard Goldberg
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Inuktitut
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous, inuit, hunting
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amarok's Song - The Journey to Nunavut about?
- In this feature-length documentary, three generations of the Caribou Inuit family come together to tell the story of their journey as Canada's last nomads. From the independent life of hunting on the Keewatin tundra to taking the reins of the new territory of Nunavut on April 1, 1999, we see it all. The film is the result of a close collaboration between Ole Gjerstad, a southern Canadian, and Martin Kreelak, an Inuk. It's Martin's family that we follow, as the story is told through his own voice, through those of the Elders, and through those of the teens and young adults who were born in the settlements and form the first generation of those growing up with satellite TV and a permanent home.
- Who directed Amarok's Song - The Journey to Nunavut?
- Amarok's Song - The Journey to Nunavut was directed by Martin Kreelak, Ole Gjerstad.
- How long is Amarok's Song - The Journey to Nunavut?
- Amarok's Song - The Journey to Nunavut has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Amarok's Song - The Journey to Nunavut?
- Amarok's Song - The Journey to Nunavut is a Documentary film.
- Where was Amarok's Song - The Journey to Nunavut produced?
- Amarok's Song - The Journey to Nunavut was produced in Canada.