Coppermine: A Gripping Tale of Love, Justice, and Survival in the Arctic

Production Details

Title: Coppermine

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: September 11

Filming Location: Thunder Bay, ON – Winnipeg, MB

Producer: Tanya Brunel – Pasha Patriki

Writer: Keith Ross Leckie

Director: Jeremy Torrie

DP: Greg Nicod

1AD: Roman Buchok

Cast: Corey Sevier – Tasiana Shirley – Curtis Howson

CD: Melissa A. Smith

Synopsis: Part epic adventure, part romance, and part true-crime thriller, Coppermine is a dramatic, character-driven story set in 1917 in the extremes of Canada’s far north and the boom town of Edmonton. The story begins when two missionaries disappear in the remote Arctic region known as the Coppermine. North West Mounted Police officer Jack Creed and Angituk, a young Copper Inuit interpreter, are sent on a year-long odyssey to investigate the fate of the lost priests. On the shores of the Arctic Ocean near the mouth of the Coppermine River, they discover their dismembered remains. Two Inuit hunters are tracked and apprehended, and the four begin an arduous journey to Edmonton, to bring the accused to justice. Instructing the jury to “think like an Eskimo,” the defense counsel sets out to prove the Inuit acted in self-defense. They hear how the hunters believed the priests were possessed by demons about to kill them, and how, acting on this belief, they killed the men and ate their livers. The jury finds them not guilty. The hunters become celebrities, a parade is held for them, they visit a movie theatre and an amusement park, and become guests of honor at socialite dinners. They are given new suits, fine cigars, and champagne. But Rome is outraged that the murderers of its martyred priests will go free. As secrets of Jack Creed’s past in the trenches of Europe are revealed, Jack tries to save his two friends, and himself.

This production is not yet released.

Production Companies:

White Bear Films
PO Box 7
Ginew, MB
Roseau River First Nation
R0A 2R0
jeremy@whitebearfilms.ca
204-612-6110 Elevation Pictures
225 Richmond Street West, Suite 501
Toronto, ON
M5V 1W2
info@elevationpictures.com
416-583-5800 Odin’s Eye Entertainment
PO Box 173
Brighton Le Sands, NSW
2216 Australia
info@odinseyeent.com

About Coppermine

Coppermine intertwines several genres, including adventure, romance, and true-crime. Set in 1917, the narrative unfolds in the harsh environment of Canada’s far north, along with the bustling backdrop of Edmonton. It explores the investigation led by North West Mounted Police officer Jack Creed and Angituk, a young Copper Inuit interpreter, into the mysterious disappearance of two missionaries. As they grapple with the harsh realities of the Arctic, the story reveals the complexities surrounding culture and justice. It powerfully depicts the journey of the accused Inuit hunters, their experiences, and the ensuing trial that captures public attention. Throughout this tale, the characters confront ethical dilemmas and examine the profound impact of their choices against societal expectations.