A Thousand Years Unfolding - Archaeology at the Cape
Directed by Sarah Betcher
A thousand year history at Cape Espenberg, Alaska
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Overview
- Genre
- Anthropology, Cultural History, and Science
- Synopsis
A Thousand Years Unfolding is the story of past lives within a well-preserved wood house at a small archaeological site at Cape Espenberg in northwest Alaska. The film describes research from a large multi-disciplinary archaeological excavation that incorporates the narratives of local history by Inupiaq residents of Shishmaref. Ultimately, the exchange of knowledge serves as a means to better understand the rich and deep heritage of the region.
- Stage
- finished
- Running time
- 56 minutes
Credits
- Sarah Betcher ... Director, Producer, Editor
Production Details
- Prod. Co.
- Farthest North Films
- Country
- United States
- Years of Production
- 2018-2020
- Locations
- Northwest Alaska
- Prod. Partners
- University of Alaska Fairbanks, The University of Paris, University of Colorado, British Museum
Distribution Details
- Release year
- 2022
- Festivals
- Society of Visual Anthropology Film and Media Festival
- Language
- English
- Subtitles
- English, French
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