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Mother

October 23, 2003 0h 53m

Originally released in 2003. Mother is a documentary film. directed by Marie-Hélène Cousineau. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

The history of changes experienced by Inuit people in the last sixty years is contained in the stories of Vivi Kunuk. Abandoned by her father, a White RCMP officer, Vivi Kunuk was adopted by the Inuk family of her mother who raised her as a boy. This is but one remarkable chapter in her life. With her husband Enuki, she raised eight children living most of the year on the land. Surrounded by her grandchildren, she recounts stories about the land she knows intimately and her life's destiny on Baffin Island.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 23, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 0h 53m 53 minutes total
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Language IU Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IU

Production Companies

  • Arnait Video Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother about?

The history of changes experienced by Inuit people in the last sixty years is contained in the stories of Vivi Kunuk. Abandoned by her father, a White RCMP officer, Vivi Kunuk was adopted by the In...

Who directed Mother?

Mother was directed by Marie-Hélène Cousineau.

How long is Mother?

Mother has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).

When was Mother released?

Mother was released on October 23, 2003 in theaters.