Mother (2003)
The history of changes experienced by Inuit people in the last sixty years is contained in the stories of Vivi Kunuk. Abandoned by her father, a White RCMP officer, Vivi Kunuk was adopted by the Inuk family of her mother who raised her as a boy. This is but one remarkable chapter in her life. With her husband Enuki, she raised eight children living most of the year on the land. Surrounded by her grandchildren, she recounts stories about the land she knows intimately and her life's destiny on Baffin Island.
Director: Marie-Hélène Cousineau, Carol Kunnuk
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: October 23, 2003
Production: Arnait Video Productions
Language: Inuktitut
Original Language: iu
More Films by Director: Marie-Hélène Cousineau, Carol Kunnuk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mother about?
- The history of changes experienced by Inuit people in the last sixty years is contained in the stories of Vivi Kunuk. Abandoned by her father, a White RCMP officer, Vivi Kunuk was adopted by the Inuk family of her mother who raised her as a boy. This is but one remarkable chapter in her life. With her husband Enuki, she raised eight children living most of the year on the land. Surrounded by her grandchildren, she recounts stories about the land she knows intimately and her life's destiny on Baffin Island.
- Who directed Mother?
- Mother was directed by Marie-Hélène Cousineau, Carol Kunnuk.
- How long is Mother?
- Mother has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Mother?
- Mother is a Documentary film.