Games of Survival: A Culture Preserved in Ice
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Screening Selection
Nominated for:Best Student Production
Film Info
Film Year: 2019
Film Duration: 16 min
Country: United States
Language: English
Director
Nicholas Natale
Film Category
Synopsis
A documentary film about WEIO, the World Eskimo Indian Olympics. Native Eskimos have competed in these games since 1961, which is a gathering of Eskimo people from all around the circumpolar region. It is the largest annual celebration of Alaskan Native Heritage. Through travelling to native villages and filming WEIO, this film will provide a look into the lives of native Alaskan Eskimos and share their traditions and culture with the audience.