Through These Eyes
“The ancient Inuit culture in contact with the outside world.”
Synopsis
An American elementary school program from the 1970s, Man: A Course of Study (MACOS), looked to the Inuit of the Canadian Arctic to help students see their own society in a new way. At its core was The Netsilik Film Series, an acclaimed benchmark of visual anthropology from the National Film Board that captured a year in the life of an Inuit family, reconstructing an ancient culture on the cusp of contact with the outside world. But the graphic images of the Netsilik people created a clash of values that tore rifts in communities across the U.S. and revealed a fragile relationship between politics and education. A fiery national debate ensued between academic and conservative forces. hrough These Eyes looks back at the high stakes of this controversial curriculum. Decades later, as American influence continues to affect cultures worldwide, the story of MACOS resonates strongly.
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Through These Eyes
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-13
Release History & Theatrical Window
World Film Festival, Montreal
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Laird
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Laird
- Original Score
- Emre Ünal, Kathy Shane
- Original Title
- Through These Eyes
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Inuktitut
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Laird
Charles Laird
Emre Ünal, Kathy Shane
Martin Duckworth
Paul Mortimer
Bonnie Thompson, Graydon McCrea
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Laird
Director
Charles Laird
Writer
Bonnie Thompson
Producer
Paul Mortimer
Editor
Martin Duckworth
Director of Photography
Emre Ünal
Original Music Composer
Kathy Shane
Original Music Composer
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What is Through These Eyes about?
An American elementary school program from the 1970s, Man: A Course of Study (MACOS), looked to the Inuit of the Canadian Arctic to help students see their own society in a new way. At its core was The Netsilik Film Series, an acclaimed benchmark of visual anthropology from the National Film Board that captured a year in the life of an Inuit family, reconstructing an ancient culture on the cusp of contact with the outside world. But the graphic images of the Netsilik people created a clash of values that tore rifts in communities across the U.S. and revealed a fragile relationship between politics and education. A fiery national debate ensued between academic and conservative forces. hrough These Eyes looks back at the high stakes of this controversial curriculum. Decades later, as American influence continues to affect cultures worldwide, the story of MACOS resonates strongly.
Who directed Through These Eyes?
Through These Eyes was directed by Charles Laird.
Who stars in Through These Eyes?
The principal cast of Through These Eyes includes Not specified.
When was Through These Eyes released and how long is it?
Through These Eyes was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Through These Eyes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Through These Eyes was composed by Emre Ünal, Kathy Shane.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Through These Eyes?
Through These Eyes holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.