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Qallunaat!
Qallunaat!

Qallunaat!

Why White People Are Funny

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

52 mins

Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

30 October 2007

Country

Canada

Cast

John Amagoalik

John Amagoalik

Self

Lori Idlout

Lori Idlout

Self

Alexina Kublu

Alexina Kublu

Self

Zebedee Nungak

Zebedee Nungak

Self

Jeff Tabvahtah

Jeff Tabvahtah

Self

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