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People of a feather

Call Number

  • DVD 971.95 P4195 (CEN)

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Languages

English and Inuktitut dialogue; optional English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese & Korean subtitles; described video for the visually impaired.

Performers

Featuring: Simeone Kavik & family.

Publication Information

[New York] : First Run Features, [2014]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Featuring footage from seven winters in the Arctic, this documentary takes us through time into the world of the Inuit in the northern reaches of Canada. Connecting past, present and future is the Inuit's unique relationship with the eider duck. Eider down, the warmest feather in the world, allows both Inuit and bird to survive harsh Arctic winters.

Notes

Originally produced as a documentary in 2011.

Bonus materials: Short films: Community based monitoring, Eider studies, History, Location, Sanikiluaq today ; music video: SKQ by Arctic Recordz ; Behind the scenes: Building an igloo, Making eider skin parkas, Making a seal skin kayak.

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