The Experimental Eskimos (2009)
In the early 1960s the Canadian government conducted an experiment in social engineering. Three young Inuit boys were separated from their families in the Arctic and were sent to Ottawa, the nation's capital, to live with white families and to be educated in white schools. The consequences the experiment would have on the boys, their identity and culture was brushed aside. The bureaucrats did not anticipate the outcome. The three grow up to be political activists and leaders - often at odds with the government that brought them south. They establish aboriginal rights in Canada and are instrumental in the creation of Nunavut, the world's largest self-governed aboriginal territory. But it all comes at a tremendous personal cost. Peter Ittinuar, Zebedee Nungak, and Eric Tagoona recount their stories, achievements and challenges in this film about an attempt at assimilation, empowerment, and the triumph of the human spirit.
Cast
- Peter Ittinuar - Self
- Zebedee Nungak - Self
- Eric Tagoona - Self
Keywords
inuit, indigenous rights
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Experimental Eskimos about?
- In the early 1960s the Canadian government conducted an experiment in social engineering. Three young Inuit boys were separated from their families in the Arctic and were sent to Ottawa, the nation's capital, to live with white families and to be educated in white schools. The consequences the experiment would have on the boys, their identity and culture was brushed aside. The bureaucrats did not anticipate the outcome. The three grow up to be political activists and leaders - often at odds with the government that brought them south. They establish aboriginal rights in Canada and are instrumental in the creation of Nunavut, the world's largest self-governed aboriginal territory. But it all comes at a tremendous personal cost. Peter Ittinuar, Zebedee Nungak, and Eric Tagoona recount their stories, achievements and challenges in this film about an attempt at assimilation, empowerment, and the triumph of the human spirit.
- Who directed The Experimental Eskimos?
- The Experimental Eskimos was directed by Barry Greenwald.
- Who stars in The Experimental Eskimos?
- The Experimental Eskimos stars Peter Ittinuar, Zebedee Nungak, Eric Tagoona.
- How long is The Experimental Eskimos?
- The Experimental Eskimos has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Experimental Eskimos?
- The Experimental Eskimos is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Experimental Eskimos produced?
- The Experimental Eskimos was produced in Canada.