Games of the North
Synopsis
For thousands of years, traditional Inuit sports have been vital for survival within the unforgiving Arctic. Acrobatic and explosive, these ancestral games evolved to strengthen mind, body and spirit within the community. Following four modern Inuit athletes reveals their unique relationship to the games as they compete across the North. As unprecedented change sweeps across their traditional lands, their stories illuminate the importance of the games today.
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Joy Harjo
Narrator
Meika McDonald
Himself
Elizabeth Rexford
Herself
Jesse Frankson
Himself
David Thomas
Himself
John Miller
Himself
Brian Randazzo
Himself
Nora Thomas
Herself
Phillip Ossinak Kairaiuak
Himself
Forrest Olemaun
Himself
Big Bob Aiken
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Debra Archambault
Herself
Solomon Frankson
Himself
Billy Bodfish
Himself
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathon Stanton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathon Stanton
- Original Title
- Games of the North
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathon Stanton
Jonathon Stanton
Greg Bernstein
Jonathon Stanton
Jonathon Stanton, Atalanta Powell, Steven Wounded Deer Alvarez
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathon Stanton
Producer
Atalanta Powell
Producer
Greg Bernstein
Director of Photography
Jonathon Stanton
Director
Jonathon Stanton
Editor
Jonathon Stanton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Games of the North
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What is Games of the North about?
For thousands of years, traditional Inuit sports have been vital for survival within the unforgiving Arctic. Acrobatic and explosive, these ancestral games evolved to strengthen mind, body and spirit within the community. Following four modern Inuit athletes reveals their unique relationship to the games as they compete across the North. As unprecedented change sweeps across their traditional lands, their stories illuminate the importance of the games today.
Who directed Games of the North?
Games of the North was directed by Jonathon Stanton.
Who stars in Games of the North?
The principal cast of Games of the North includes Joy Harjo, Meika McDonald, Elizabeth Rexford, Jesse Frankson, David Thomas.
When was Games of the North released and how long is it?
Games of the North was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Games of the North?
Games of the North holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).