Arctic Son

In the tiny village of Old Crow, eighty miles north of the Arctic Circle, a father and son are reunited after a lifetime apart. They share a name and a bloodline, but the worlds they know and the lifestyles they lead are as different as their respective hometown climates. Stanley Sr., a distant, philosophical figure to his son, keeps the ways of his Gwitchin ancestors alive by hunting, fishing and living by his wits in the harsh Arctic environment. Raised in Washington State, Stanley Jr. immerses himself in hip hop music and video games and is drifting deeper into drugs and alcohol. Embedded within this moving father-son story is a larger exploration of the complex relationship between tradition and modernity; old and young; nature and pop culture; addiction and independence; and the bigger question we all embark on at one point or another—the need to know who we are and where we belong.

DVD includes interview with Director Andrew Walton and additional scenes.

This film contains graphic images and strong language. A family-friendly version will be available in Spring 2008.