The Last Ice

About The Last Ice

"The Last Ice" is a documentary released in 2020, which focuses on the catastrophic consequences that the Inuit culture and ecosystem are facing due to climate change. The movie details the struggle of Inuit communities in Canada and Greenland, as the rapid melting of Arctic ice disrupts their way of life and threatens their survival.

Making / Production

The film was produced by the National Geographic Society and was directed by Scott Ressler. Ressler spent extensive time with the Inuit communities, capturing the profound impact of the disappearing sea ice through a mix of breathtaking cinematography and detail-oriented storytelling.

Actors

• Though the documentary does not have the traditional "actors," the people featured are incredibly compelling. Among them are:
• Aleqatsiaq Peary, a hunter from Qaanaaq, whose subsistence lifestyle is directly threatened by the decreasing ice cover.
• Maatalii Okalik, a youth advocate from Canada, who is fighting for Inuit rights and cultural preservation.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "The Last Ice" was part of the official selection at the 2020 Environmental Film Festival.
• Director Scott Ressler is a National Geographic Explorer and The Last Ice is his directorial debut.
• The film was made over the span of almost a decade, underlining the long-term effects of climate change.

Awards

Though "The Last Ice" has not yet won any awards, its powerful and important message has been recognized by many film festivals and critics worldwide.

Quotes

• "We are all connected. The sea ice is like the soil in the garden. Without it, everything dies." - Aleqatsiaq Peary
• "We are not dying cultures. We are modern cultures who are still here and plan on being here for a really, really long time." - Maatalii Okalik

Music, Soundtrack

• The film scores were composed by Justin Melland, known for his proficient work on various impactful documentaries.