Matthew Aliuk: Eskimo in Two Worlds (1973)
1973 · Short film · 18 min · dir. Bert Salzman
Synopsis
Matthew's Uncle Isak comes to visit the family in Anchorage after undergoing harsh and unfruitful hunting conditions in the North. Uncle Isak's challenges in dealing with a more structured urban environment presents a problem for he and family. The story is poignant especially when told by the Eskimos in the film; at these times the faces of the narrators reveal their sorrow and unease even more than their words. Awards: Midwest Film Festival Merit Award. Alaska Council of Arts Award.
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Details
- Director
- Bert Salzman
- Running time
- 18 minutes
Cast & crew
- Bert Salzman Director
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★ · The wonderful adventures of a young Eskimo boy · jeannie7 · 2007-07-26
Matthew unselfishly helps his uncle reclaim his lost dignity. A very moving story! And a model for young people.
