Lessons from Our Grandfather
Synopsis
An Inuk’s life is tied to the cold, so a warming Arctic climate is a stark reminder of how climate change can impact cultural transference over generations. Filmmaker sisters draw on their grandfather’s wisdom to prepare their daughters for resilience in a changing world.
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