A Thousand Years Unfolding - Archaeology at the Cape

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

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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