Qallunaat!

October. 30,2007

Rating：

6.9

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Inuit Cross Cultural Relations

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Qallunaat! Why White People are Funny is an irreverent look at Western Civilization through Inuit eyes. Inspired by the satirical essays of Zebedee Nungak, the film turns the tables on generations of anthropologists, teachers, adventurers and administrators who went North to pursue their Arctic Dreams. Now it’s their turn to be poked, prodded, examined and explained. A new generation of Inuit is ready to take on the Qallunaat at their own game. Grounded in their own traditions but educated in the South, they have a unique perspective on the culture that has come to dominate the planet. And they are not afraid to speak their minds.

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Reviews

Livestonth

2007/10/30

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

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Brenda

2007/10/31

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

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Candida

2007/11/01

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

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Cristal

2007/11/02

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

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