The NFB's 14th Oscar®-nominated film.
This documentary shows the inspiration behind Inuit sculpture. The Inuit approach to the work is to release the image the artist sees imprisoned in the rough stone. The film centres on an old legend about the carving of the image of a sea spirit to bring food to a hungry camp.
Please note that this is an archival film that makes use of the word “Eskimo,” an outdated and offensive term. While the origin of the word is a matter of some contention, it is no longer used in Canada. The term was formally rejected by the Inuit Circumpolar Council in 1980 and has subsequently not been in use at the NFB for decades. This film is therefore a time-capsule of a bygone era, presented in its original version. The NFB apologizes for the offence caused.
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directorJohn Feeney
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scriptJohn Feeney
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editingJohn Feeney
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producerTom Daly
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photographyPatrick CareyColin LowWally Gentleman
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soundGeorge Croll
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sound editingStuart Baker
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narratorGeorge Whalley
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musicMaurice Blackburn
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