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The Experimental Eskimos

Posted on October 21, 2009 by James McNally

The Experimental Eskimos (Director: Barry Greenwald): In the early 1960s, the Canadian government carried out an “experiment” by sending three Inuit boys who showed academic promise to be educated in the public schools of Ottawa. Separating these boys from their … Continue reading →

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CBQM

Posted on October 14, 2009 by James McNally

CBQM (Director: Dennis Allen): 150 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, Fort McPherson is a small town of about 750 inhabitants in the Northwest Territories. At the heart of this community is the citizen-run radio station, CBQM. This shoestring operation … Continue reading →

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imagineNATIVE 2009

Posted on October 14, 2009 by James McNally

From October 14-18, the 10th annual imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival celebrates aboriginal cinema from all over the world, while showcasing many of Canada’s native filmmakers and artists. Tonight’s Opening Night film is Neil Diamond’s acclaimed documentary Reel Injun, … Continue reading →

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