Games of the North (2011)
For thousands of years, traditional Inuit sports have been vital for survival within the unforgiving Arctic. Acrobatic and explosive, these ancestral games evolved to strengthen mind, body and spirit within the community. Following four modern Inuit athletes reveals their unique relationship to the games as they compete across the North. As unprecedented change sweeps across their traditional lands, their stories illuminate the importance of the games today.
Director: Jonathon Stanton
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: April 18, 2011
Cast
- Joy Harjo - Narrator
- Meika McDonald - Himself
- Elizabeth Rexford - Herself
- Jesse Frankson - Himself
- David Thomas - Himself
- John Miller - Himself
- Brian Randazzo - Himself
- Nora Thomas - Herself
- Phillip Ossinak Kairaiuak - Himself
- Forrest Olemaun - Himself
Screenplay
Cinematography: Greg Bernstein
Editing: Jonathon Stanton
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Games of the North about?
- For thousands of years, traditional Inuit sports have been vital for survival within the unforgiving Arctic. Acrobatic and explosive, these ancestral games evolved to strengthen mind, body and spirit within the community. Following four modern Inuit athletes reveals their unique relationship to the games as they compete across the North. As unprecedented change sweeps across their traditional lands, their stories illuminate the importance of the games today.
- Who directed Games of the North?
- Games of the North was directed by Jonathon Stanton.
- Who stars in Games of the North?
- Games of the North stars Joy Harjo, Meika McDonald, Elizabeth Rexford, Jesse Frankson, David Thomas, John Miller.
- How long is Games of the North?
- Games of the North has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).