People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter (1971)

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The second of two coproductions by the British Broadcasting Corporation and the National Film Board of Canada, People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter is compiled from some of the most vivid footage ever filmed of the life of the Netsilik Inuit in the Pelly Bay region of the Canadian Arctic. Together, the two films provide insight and understanding of a culture now almost vanished, as they show the incredible resourcefulness of the Netsilik (People of the Seal) who have adapted to one of the world's harshest environments. Part 2: Eskimo Winter shows how Inuit families gather in communities on the sea ice to harpoon seal as they come up through breating holes in the ice. Also seen is the mid-winter season, a time of intense socializing in the communal igloo, with games, contests and ceremonial activities.

Director: Stanley Jackson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: ONF | NFB, BBC
Country: Canada, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stanley Jackson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter about?
The second of two coproductions by the British Broadcasting Corporation and the National Film Board of Canada, People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter is compiled from some of the most vivid footage ever filmed of the life of the Netsilik Inuit in the Pelly Bay region of the Canadian Arctic. Together, the two films provide insight and understanding of a culture now almost vanished, as they show the incredible resourcefulness of the Netsilik (People of the Seal) who have adapted to one of the world's harshest environments. Part 2: Eskimo Winter shows how Inuit families gather in communities on the sea ice to harpoon seal as they come up through breating holes in the ice. Also seen is the mid-winter season, a time of intense socializing in the communal igloo, with games, contests and ceremonial activities.
Who directed People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter?
People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter was directed by Stanley Jackson.
Who stars in People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter?
People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter stars Alexander Scourby.
How long is People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter?
People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter?
People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter is a Documentary film.
Where was People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter produced?
People of the Seal, Part 2: Eskimo Winter was produced in Canada, United Kingdom.