Aaju Peter, an Inuit seal hunt advocate and lawyer, travels from her home in Iqaluit to Europe to challenge the European Union's ban on seal products. Directed by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, *Angry Inuk* presents the perspectives of Inuit communities who rely on seal hunting for their livelihoods. The film critiques organizations like Greenpeace for overlooking the needs of these communities. It argues that the ban, despite exemptions for Inuit hunters, undermines their economic stability and threatens their traditional practices.

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Meet Aaju Peter, a seal hunt advocate and designer.
Find out how the EU ban affects Inuit livelihoods.
See the impact of anti-sealing movements on Arctic communities.

Did You Know

Angry Inuk premiered on May 2, 2016, at the Hot Docs festival.
The film won the Vimeo On Demand Audience Award at Hot Docs.
In October 2016, it received the Alanis Obomsawin Best Documentary Award.
The film was named in TIFF's Canada's Top 10 list on December 7, 2016.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Angry Inuk?

Angry Inuk was directed by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril.

What awards did Angry Inuk win?

Angry Inuk received several awards, including the Vimeo On Demand Audience Award at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and the Alanis Obomsawin Best Documentary Award at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival.

What is the main focus of the documentary Angry Inuk?

Angry Inuk defends the Inuit seal hunt as a vital means for Inuit to sustain themselves and criticizes organizations for ignoring the needs of northern communities dependent on hunting.

Awards & Festivals

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival

2016 • Award

Toronto International Film Festival

2017 • Official selection

imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

2016 • Official selection

Montreal International Documentary Festival

2016 • Award

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