The White Archer
Synopsis
An Inuit youth trains to become a great archer in hopes of avenging the killing of his family – but the First Nations attackers were punishing a previous Inuit wrongdoing. Who will end the cycle of violence? THE WHITE ARCHER is an Inuit legend inspired the late James Houston’s beloved children’s book. In Canada’s High Arctic hamlet of Pond Inlet, his son John weaves outdoor adventure and local theatre into a story for all ages.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Houston
- Screenplay & Story
- James Houston
- Original Title
- The White Archer
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Inuktitut
- Runtime
- 50m
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John Houston
James Houston
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What is The White Archer about?
An Inuit youth trains to become a great archer in hopes of avenging the killing of his family – but the First Nations attackers were punishing a previous Inuit wrongdoing. Who will end the cycle of violence? THE WHITE ARCHER is an Inuit legend inspired the late James Houston’s beloved children’s book. In Canada’s High Arctic hamlet of Pond Inlet, his son John weaves outdoor adventure and local theatre into a story for all ages.
Who directed The White Archer?
The White Archer was directed by John Houston.
Who stars in The White Archer?
The principal cast of The White Archer includes Ipeelie Ootoova.
When was The White Archer released and how long is it?
The White Archer was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The White Archer based on a book or true story?
The White Archer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Houston".