Canada's largest territory is the backdrop of an Indigenous-focused alien movie that follows a ragtag group of teens fighting to save their community.
The harbour in the hamlet of Pangnirtung is seen at low tide Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. Adrian Wyld / The Canadian PressThe movie titled "Slash/Back" stars Tasiana Shirley, Alexis Vincent-Wolfe, Nalajoss Ellsworth and Chelsea Prusky, four Inuk teens who discover an alien invasion in their hometown of Pangnirtung, Nunavut.The movie was filmed in the hamlet, and follows the young women during what they initially believe to be a typical summer in the Arctic.
As the young women track down more aliens, it’s up to them to stop them, using makeshift weapons and their knowledge of hunting. Director Nylan Innuksuk is the founder of Mixtape VR and is best known for being the co-creator of Marvel Comics’ "Snowguard," which follows the story of an Inuk teen who discovers she has powers.
Slash/Back premiered March 14 at SXSW, a Texas film/TV and music conference focusing on interactive art.
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