Movie Description

People of the Seal, Part 1: Eskimo Summer

People of the Seal, Part 1: Eskimo Summer

(1971)

Overview

The first of two coproductions by the British Broadcasting Corporation and the National Film Board of Canada, People of the Seal, Part 1: Eskimo Summer is compiled from some of the most vivid footage ever filmed of the life of the Netsilik Inuit in the Kugaaruk region (formerly Pelly Bay) of the Canadian Arctic. The original films of the Netsilik series attempted to recreate the traditional lifestyle of Netsilingmiut living there. They show the incredible resourcefulness of the Netsilik (People of the Seal) who have adapted to one of the world's harshest environments. Part 1: Eskimo Summer shows how Inuit families prepare for winter by hunting seal, birds and caribou and by fishing for Arctic Char during the extended hours of daylight.

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Facts

Original TitlePeople of the Seal, Part 1: Eskimo Summer

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1971-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 52m

Production CompaniesONF | NFB,BBC

Genres

  • Documentary