The Second Arctic Winter Games (1972)

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The Games included many sports seen in Olympic competition, plus others--for example, pirautaqturniq, the Inuit skill of hitting an object with a ten meter-long sled dog whip. This film captures the all-out participation in the week-long events hosted by Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon, with competitors from all over the Arctic including Alaska, and with observers from the Soviet Union.

Director: Dennis Sawyer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Jean-Pierre Lachapelle, Bob Charlie
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, yukon, canada, olympic sport

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Second Arctic Winter Games about?
The Games included many sports seen in Olympic competition, plus others--for example, pirautaqturniq, the Inuit skill of hitting an object with a ten meter-long sled dog whip. This film captures the all-out participation in the week-long events hosted by Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon, with competitors from all over the Arctic including Alaska, and with observers from the Soviet Union.
Who directed The Second Arctic Winter Games?
The Second Arctic Winter Games was directed by Dennis Sawyer.
Who stars in The Second Arctic Winter Games?
The Second Arctic Winter Games stars Strowan Robertson.
How long is The Second Arctic Winter Games?
The Second Arctic Winter Games has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is The Second Arctic Winter Games?
The Second Arctic Winter Games is a Documentary film.
Where was The Second Arctic Winter Games produced?
The Second Arctic Winter Games was produced in Canada.