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Deep Dive: Angry Inuk (2016)

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Angry Inuk
Angry Inuk is a 2016 documentary directed by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril that defends the Inuit seal hunt as essential for the survival of Inuit communities. The film features Aaju Peter, an advocate for seal hunting, who relies on sealskins for her livelihood. It was filmed in Iqaluit, Kimmirut, and Pangnirtung, locations where seal hunting is crucial for sustenance. The documentary critiques organizations like Greenpeace and the International Fund for Animal Welfare for neglecting the needs of northern communities that depend on hunting. It argues that the EU ban on seal products, while exempting Inuit hunters, ultimately reduces demand and prices, making it difficult for these communities to sustain themselves financially.

Why Watch

  • •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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Inuit cultureEnvironmental activismDocumentary film fans