ARCTIC DREAMER
The Lonely Quest of Viljhalmur Stefansson

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An exploration of the fascinating life of the controversial Arcticanthropologist/explorer, Vilhjalmur Stefansson, this documentary includes the fresh perspective of Stefansson’s six forgotten Inuit grandchildren. One of the most famous men of the early 20th century, Stefansson is best known for discovering the "Blond Eskimo" of the central arctic. He was one of the first explorers to adopt the Inuit lifestyle, living off the land. The film incorporates extraordinary, rare archival footage.

• Winner of the Gemini Award for Best Biography Documentary Program
  
• Winner of Chris Award for "Best Social Issues Documentary" at the Columbus International Film Festival.
  
• Screened at Montreal World Film Festival and Calgary International Film Festival.
  
• Will be screened at American Museum of Natural History, Kaufman Theatre Feb 24, 2004 and at The Explorer's Club in New York City, February 23, 2004
  
• Will be broadcast on History Television February 4 as part of a specially branded week of programming "Explorer's Week"

Produced by White Pine Pictures in association with History Television and APTN.
With the participation of Rogers Cable Network Fund, Telefilm Canada, NFB.