Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout
Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout
| 23 December 1967 (USA)
Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout Trailers

More signs of winter's end as more wildlife returns. The family makes an excursion for fresh fish from a lake. They build a karmak and move in the furs, cooking troughs, etc. The woman sets up her lamp, spreads the furs and attends to the children. There are signs of returning wildlife. The man moves out on the lake ice and chips a hole for fishing. He baits his hook and lowers it jigging the line to attract the fish. Crouched by the hole, he persists with his purpose and takes some fish, as does his wife who has joined him. Both remain at the hole through a severe blizzard. Please note that this is an archival film that makes use of the word “Eskimo,” an outdated and offensive term. While the origin of the word is a matter of some contention, it is no longer used in Canada. This film is therefore a time capsule of a bygone era, presented in its original version. The NFB apologizes for the offence caused.

Reviews
Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.
Grimossfer Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%
Senteur As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.
Marva-nova Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.