STORIES FROM OUR LAND 1.5: INNGIRUTI: THE THING THAT SINGS!

2012

6 min.

en

Original Title

Stories from Our Land 1.5: Inngiruti: The Thing That Sings!

Overview

This short documentary filmed in Pangnirtung features 2 elders reminiscing about the dances held in their community 50 years ago. One of the elders is master accordion player Simeonie Keenainak, and soon he's making toe-tapping music with his instrument. In this celebration of the pleasures of music and dance, Keenainak plays for the enjoyment of friends, family, and the community at large.

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