Nanook of the North, the first ever feature-length documentary, celebrates its 100th anniversary. Join us to view this classic film & learn from Layla Muchnik-Benali about the film’s complex legacy.
Nanook of the North, the first ever feature-length documentary, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Join us to view this classic film and learn more from Layla Muchnik-Benali about the film’s complex legacy. This silent film classic has sparked debates about documentary ethics, representation, ethnography, and orientalism.
Robert Flaherty’s classic film tells the story of Inuit hunter Nanook and his family as they struggle to survive in the harsh conditions of Canada’s Hudson Bay region. This enormously popular cinematic milestone was first released in 1922. It continues to enchant audiences.
In-person space is limited. Masks are required. Registration is requested.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Art Music and Culture |
TAGS: | silent film classic | silent film | robert flaherty | orientalism | nanook of the north | inuit | ethnography | eskimo | documentary | classic | bexley library | Bexley |
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