{"id":1546,"date":"2010-10-11T21:15:54","date_gmt":"2010-10-12T01:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.socialdoc.net\/magnus\/?p=1546"},"modified":"2015-06-26T20:28:49","modified_gmt":"2015-06-27T00:28:49","slug":"the-experimental-eskimos-broadcast-premiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socialdoc.net\/magnus\/2010\/10\/11\/the-experimental-eskimos-broadcast-premiere\/","title":{"rendered":"The Experimental Eskimos broadcast premiere"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Barry Greenwald<\/strong>‘s terrific documentary The Experimental Eskimos<\/em> <\/strong>reveals an extraordinary attempt at social engineering. <\/strong>The film follows three Inuit, Peter Ittinuar, Zebedee Nungak and Eric Tagoona, who, as 12-year-old boys, were shipped South in the early 1960s from their homes in the Canadian Arctic to attend white public schools in Ottawa. The consequences for their identity and culture were brushed aside.<\/p>\n

In their twenties, they became a thorn in the government\u2019s side and were instrumental in the establishment of aboriginal rights that led to the creation of the territory of Nunavut. The film is the untold story of how an experiment in assimilation not only changed the future of their people but the actual geo-political configuration of Canada.<\/strong><\/p>\n

My friend Barry\u2019s previous documentaries include Taxi!<\/em><\/a>, Who Gets In?<\/em><\/a>, Between Two Worlds<\/em>,<\/a> The Negotiator<\/em><\/a>, and High Risk Offender<\/em><\/a>. Barry, Ali Kazimi and I share a website, and Barry’s complete bio<\/a> can be found here.<\/p>\n

The film will have its World Broadcast Premiere on Wednesday October 13 at 9 pm ET\/MT on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network<\/a>‘s (APTN) Reel Insights<\/a> strand across Canada.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now, if I praised this film you might find that suspect, as Barry is a close friend of mine. So let me quote filmmaker Martin Duckworth<\/a> \u2013 he copied me on a message to Barry after seeing the film:<\/p>\n

What a brilliant and beautiful film, Barry. Such a great story, and so cleverly told. Relating personal tragedy and political triumph. Allowing the story to unfold at its own pace, with each chapter appearing as a surprise and a revelation. The film is a work of ingenuity and dedication. Chiseled to perfection. You have reached a pinnacle. It leaves one wondering, “What is there left for this guy to do?” My god, I must look at it again. <\/em><\/p>\n

Eskimos<\/em> received the “Allan King Award for Excellence in Documentary” at the recent Directors Guild of Canada Awards <\/strong>(Editor Nick Hector, Sound Editor Michael Bonini, Director Barry). The film has also received honours at the Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival (Best Feature Documentary) and the Yorkton Film Festival (NFB Kathleen Shannon Award).<\/p>\n

Have a look at the trailer here.<\/a>
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Thanks to Tobi Elliott<\/a> for her help with this blog. <\/em><\/p>\n

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