Igloo
A fight for life in the frozen Arctic!
1932 · 70 min · ★ 10.0 · Documentary
Documentary detailing the hardships of life among Alaskan Natives.
Directed by Ewing Scott · Written by Edward T. Lowe Jr.
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Gayne Whitman Narrator (voice) -
Mala The Young Hunter - K Kyatuk The Girl
- T Toyuk Kyatuk's Brother
- L Lanak Kyatuk's Father
- N Nahshook The Medicine Man
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