Our Land, Our Truth
Originally released in 1983. Our Land, Our Truth is a documentary film. directed by Maurice Bulbulian. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Made in collaboration with the Inuit Tungavingat Nunamini, this film focuses on those dissident members of the Inuit community who rejected the agreement signed on November 11, 1975, between the Northern Quebec Inuit Association, the Québec and federal governments, the James Bay Energy Corporation, the James Bay Development Corporation, Hydro-Québec and the Grand Council of the Crees, which took away Native rights to a territory of almost one million square kilometres. By their words and actions, the dissident Inuit of Povungnituk, Ivujivik and Sugluk express their strong desire to retain their land and their traditions. The filmmakers go into their homes, on the ice and the sea to record first-hand the lives of these northern people.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 18, 1983
43 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Land, Our Truth about?
Made in collaboration with the Inuit Tungavingat Nunamini, this film focuses on those dissident members of the Inuit community who rejected the agreement signed on November 11, 1975, between the No...
Who directed Our Land, Our Truth?
Our Land, Our Truth was directed by Maurice Bulbulian.
How long is Our Land, Our Truth?
Our Land, Our Truth has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Our Land, Our Truth released?
Our Land, Our Truth was released on January 18, 1983 in theaters.