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Art vs. Commerce (Clip 1 of 4)

A young artist talks about his artwork, his desire for a gallery show and the subject of art vs. commerce.

Life in Old Crow (Clip 2 of 4)

Old Crow, a small town above the Arctic Circle, remains a vibrant community where young and old mix their traditional Native lifestyle with a modern one.

Zen and the Art of Ski-Doo Maintenance (Clip 3 of 4)

A Ski-Doo can be an exhilarating mode of transport, but when it breaks down in the snow, fixing it becomes a frustrating endeavor.

Protecting the Caribou Calving Grounds (Clip 4 of 4)

The U.S. government wants to open the caribou calving grounds in Alaska up for oil drilling. One man explains why it's important to preserve the grounds.

  • Updated on May 22, 2009

Filmmaker

Andrew Walton

Andrew Walton

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Critical Acclaim

The story Mr. Walton tells — this is his first documentary — primarily concerns a generational divide and a clash of cultures, and he may have thought it best not to blur that focus. But a strong benefit of Arctic Son is a chance to see something of the country and the lives that remain at the mercy of others.”

— Daniel M. Gold
The New York Times

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