Matthew Aliuk: Eskimo in Two Worlds

Series: Many Americans

Year Published: 1973

Creator: bert-salzman-learning-corporation-of-america

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 17Aug73 · LP42621 (Jul-Dec 1973) Copyright holder: Learning Company of America, a division of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc

Description: Matthew's Uncle Isak comes to visit the family in Anchorage after undergoing harsh and unfruitful hunting conditions in the North. Uncle Isak's challenges in dealing with a more structured urban environment presents a problem for he and family. The story is poignant especially when told by the Eskimos in the film; at these times the faces of the narrators reveal their sorrow and unease even more than their words. Awards: Midwest Film Festival Merit Award. Alaska Council of Arts Award.