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202111 minGdoc-short

Tails on Ice

202111 minGdoc-short

A Canadian Inuit yearling sled dog embarks on her first training expedition in one of the world’s coldest climates.

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A Canadian Inuit yearling sled dog embarks on her first training expedition in one of the world’s coldest climates.

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Miranda Curriedirector

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Ellesmere, a Canadian Inuit yearling sled dog, begins her first training expedition. The setting is one of the coldest climates on Earth. The film follows her development as she enters this crucial phase of her life. The duration is 11 minutes. The documentary has a focus on themes of history, environment, and the art of dog sledding.

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