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Tuktu and the Trials of Strength

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In this short docu-fiction film, strong and hardy Inuit hunters demonstrate and test their strength in boxing, tug-of-war, and other strenuous activities. We see and hear the drum dance, a demonstration of Inuit poetry and rhythm.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1967-01-01

Runtime: 14 mins

Director: Laurence Hyde

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Genres: Documentary

Original title: Tuktu and the Trials of Strength

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