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Premiered: August 21, 2007 at 10PM | Check for Rebroadcasts

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Watch additional footage of Old Crow
Watch the filmmaker interview
Learn what global warming is doing to the Arctic climate
Download the discussion guide

Watch additional footage of Old Crow

Life in Old Crow
Life in Old Crow is beautiful, brutal and worlds removed from Stan Jr.'s life in Seattle. Watch additional scenes about the village of Old Crow, see and hear Stan Jr. talk about his artwork, and learn more about caribou hunting and Ski-Doo maintenance.

Watch the filmmaker interview

Filmmaker Interview
Filmmaker Andrew Walton talks about the making of "Arctic Son" in this extended video and podcast audio interview.

Learn what global warming is doing to the Arctic climate

Field Notes from a Catastrophe
Author and New Yorker journalist Elizabeth Kolbert talks about climate change and the dangers of thawing permafrost. Find out why she thinks global warming can't be dealt with effectively on a personal, voluntary level, and learn what you can do to improve the situation.

Resource: Climate Change
Find out more about global warming and climate change by visiting these web links about the topics.

Download the discussion guide

Discussion Guide
This resource guide for "Arctic Son" can be used by teachers and facilitators when viewing the film with a group. It contains background information, sample discussion questions and a list of related resources.

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Posted August 8, 2007

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