Passage


1h 47m 2008

Brief Synopsis

When celebrated British explorer Sir John Franklin and his crew of 128 died while trying to find the Northwest Passage, reports were issued that the group had fallen into insanity and cannibalism before their deaths. The reports came from John Ray, a doctor who worked for the Hudson's Bay Company, a

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2008

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

Synopsis

When celebrated British explorer Sir John Franklin and his crew of 128 died while trying to find the Northwest Passage, reports were issued that the group had fallen into insanity and cannibalism before their deaths. The reports came from John Ray, a doctor who worked for the Hudson's Bay Company, and the Admiralty and Franklin's widow responded by waging a campaign to discredit him and characterize the entire nation of Inuit as cannibals.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2008

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2008

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Canadian Images) September 25-October 10, 2008.

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Canadian Images) September 25-October 10, 2008.)