Angry Inuk (2016)
November 10, 2022 6:39 AM - Subscribe
With "sealfies" and social media, a new tech-savvy generation of Inuit is wading into the world of activism, using humor and reason to confront aggressive animal rights vitriol and defend their traditional hunting practices. Director Alethea Arnaquq-Baril joins her fellow Inuit activists as they challenge outdated perceptions of Inuit and present themselves to the world as a modern people in dire need of a sustainable economy.
86% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Currently streaming in the US on AMC Plus, Kanopy, Tubi, and several others. Also available for digital rental. JustWatch listing.
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86% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Currently streaming in the US on AMC Plus, Kanopy, Tubi, and several others. Also available for digital rental. JustWatch listing.
Presented as part of roolya_boolya's sponsored theme day, in which I'll be posting six movies with an Arctic/life in the polar circle/snowy theme. Donate $20 to MeFi and I'll post six movies on the theme of your choice, too!
Ecellent movie, and great antidote to the perhaps well-meaning but culturally oblivious critics of the seal hunt.
posted by mrjohnmuller at 5:10 AM on November 13, 2022
posted by mrjohnmuller at 5:10 AM on November 13, 2022
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