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 Please note that this is an archival film that makes use of the word “Eskimo,” an outdated and offensive term.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.
Unfortunately the movie Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout is not yet available on HBO Max.
Directing | Quentin Brown | Director |
Crew | Ken Campbell | Cinematography |
Production | Asen Balikci | Consulting Producer |
Crew | Kenneth Post | Cinematography |
Crew | Douglas Wilkinson | Cinematography |
Production | Quentin Brown | Producer |
Editing | Elvin Carini | Editor |
Sound | Malca Gillson | Sound Editor |
Crew | Robert Young | Cinematography |
Editing | William Gaddis | Editor |
Editing | Jack Hirschfield | Editor |
Crew | Richard Bergman | Cinematography |
Sound | Jacques Drouin | Sound |
Production | Guy Mary-Rousseliere | Consulting Producer |
Editing | Michel Chalifour | Editor |
Production | Kevin Smith | Executive Producer |
Sound | George Croll | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
Editing | Bill Tannebring | Editor |
Sound | Ken Page | Sound Editor |
Sound | Don Wellington | Sound Editor |