"You are born into this world to make a difference" 30 March 2023 Factual 92 mins
Renowned Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter has long fought for the rights of her people. When her son suddenly dies, Aaju embarks on a journey to reclaim her language and culture after a lifetime of whitewashing and forced assimilation. But can she both change the world and mend her own wounds?
Watch the official Twice Colonized 2023 trailer in HD below.
Aaju Peter as Self
Sofia Jannok as Self
Makka Kleist as Self
Vivi Nielsen as Self
Aleqa Hammond as Self
John Erling Utsi as Self
Paninnguaq Heilmann as Self
Asta Helms as Self
Anne Kirstine Hermann as Self
Rasmus Holm as Self
Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam as Self
Panninguaq Lind Jensen as Self
Jacob Emil Johansen as Self
Aaja Chemnitz Larsen as Self
Kayuula Novalinga as Self
Shina Novalinga as Self
Aaju Peter Executive Producer
Mila Aung-Thwin Executive Producer
Daniel Cross Executive Producer
Valerie Shamash Line Producer
Johannes Malfatti Original Music Composer
Celina Kalluk Vocals
Olivier Alary Original Music Composer
Katie McKay Associate Producer
Lin Alluna Director
Mark Bukdahl Editor
Aaju Peter Writer
Lin Alluna Co-Writer
Emile Hertling Péronard Producer
Inuk Silis Høegh Executive Producer
Stacey Aglok MacDonald Producer
Benoît Dame Sound Designer
Australia 16 March 2025
Denmark 30 March 2023
Sweden 19 November 2023
United States 23 January 2023
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