East 3 explores the Arctic town of Inuvik. The film investigates life in the sub-zero temperatures of the Canadian wilderness focusing on the hunting/trapping lifestyle, the community greenhouse, dog cruelty, traditional games and music. In this often disturbing film we are taken on a surreal ride through this remote community. The town consists of Inuvialuit (Eskimo), Gwich’in (Indian) and white Canadians. The town suffers, like other communities in the Arctic, from high suicide rates, high levels of alcohol and drug abuse and high levels of child abuse. In the winter, temperatures can get as low as –55 degrees Celsius. The film focuses on 4 main strands: Norm Anikina – Norm is an Inuit who lives a traditional hunting/trapping lifestyle. However, as this lifestyle becomes less fashionable and less profitable Norm’s lifestyle may be in jeopardy as he decides to sell up and move south. Inuvik Community Greenhouse - Inuvik Community Greenhouse aims to get the local community growing their own food in spite of the sub-zero temperatures. Beaufort Delta SPCA – Linda Eccles set-up the local SPCA in Inuvik after seeing horrendous dog cruelty in the region. Her task, to rescue dogs is in conflict with the Town’s official policy of shooting dogs. Traditional Pastimes - The Northern Games consists of sports such as caribou head-skinning muskrat skinning and spectacular high-kicking games. Meanwhile, the beats, songs and movement of native drum dancing tell tales of tradition and life in the north.

Forms: Documentary, Feature
Genres: Independent
Niches: Native/Aboriginal Peoples