Stories from Our Land 1.5: Inngiruti: The Thing That Sings!

2012 0h 6m EN

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Synopsis

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This short documentary filmed in Pangnirtung features 2 elders reminiscing about the dances held in their community 50 years ago. One of the elders is master accordion player Simeonie Keenainak, and soon he's making toe-tapping music with his instrument. In this celebration of the pleasures of music and dance, Keenainak plays for the enjoyment of friends, family, and the community at large.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Simeonie Keenainak

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nyla Innuksuk
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 6-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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Released 14 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6697204 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Nyla Innuksuk directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada.

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1Tight 6-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt6697204 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.