Arctic Defenders

Documentary

90 mins, 2013
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A radical political movement in the 1970’s lead to the largest land claim in western civilization, orchestrated by young visionary Inuit with a dream – the governance of their territory – the creation of Nunavut. The film reveals Canada’s misguided attempts at sovereignty in the north and finds hope and inspiration from determined people who changed the rules of the game.

Awards/Nominations

  • Best Feature Film – Atlantic Film Festival
  • Director’s Guild of Canada – Alan King Award Nomination for Excellence in Documentary
  • Writer’s Guild of Canada – Screenwriters Award Nomination – Best Documentary Script
  • Vancouver International Film Festival – Audience Top Ten Canadian Films
  • Focal International Awards – Nomination – Best Use of Footage in a Factual Production

Credits

  • Writer/Director: John Walker
  • Cinematographers: Charles Konowal, John Walker, csc
  • Editor: Jeff Warren
  • Sound: Alex Salter
  • Music: Sandy Moore
  • Narrator: John Walker
  • Producers: Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, Charles Konowal, John Walker
  • Production Company: Unikkaat Studios Inc., John Walker Productions Inc.