Kikkik (2000)
It is taking decades for Canada to come to terms with its history in the Arctic, and with its relationship to all its indigenous people. “Kikkik” is the story of government mistakes and neglect, of starvation, murder, freezing death, but, in the end, a kind of justice that helps restore our faith in human decency. In 1958, the Inuit woman Kikkik was charged with murder and criminal negligence leading to the death of her child. Her trial and our visit back to the place and to Kikkik’s children confront us with a legacy that’s still a challenge for Canada.
Director: Martin Kreelak
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: April 6, 2000
Cast
- Melanie Paniaq - Kikkik
- Charlie Martin Smith - Judge Jack Sisson
- David Panegyu - Interpretor
- Annacatha Aulatjut - Matron
Screenplay
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, indigenous, inuit, trial, inuk
More Films by Director: Martin Kreelak
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kikkik about?
- It is taking decades for Canada to come to terms with its history in the Arctic, and with its relationship to all its indigenous people. “Kikkik” is the story of government mistakes and neglect, of starvation, murder, freezing death, but, in the end, a kind of justice that helps restore our faith in human decency. In 1958, the Inuit woman Kikkik was charged with murder and criminal negligence leading to the death of her child. Her trial and our visit back to the place and to Kikkik’s children confront us with a legacy that’s still a challenge for Canada.
- Who directed Kikkik?
- Kikkik was directed by Martin Kreelak.
- Who stars in Kikkik?
- Kikkik stars Melanie Paniaq, Charlie Martin Smith, David Panegyu, Annacatha Aulatjut.
- How long is Kikkik?
- Kikkik has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Kikkik?
- Kikkik is a Documentary film.