
Eatnameamet – Our Silent Struggle
Documentary
Overview
The AssimiNation is a political pamphlet portraying the indigenous Sámi people fighting for their existence. The film follows the on going cultural genocide of the Sámi which the current Governmental politics allow. This film is a cry for help for the last indigenous people living in the EU.
Top Cast
Ida-Maria Helander
Ida-Maria Helander
Self
Ida-Maria Helander
Self
Tiina Sanila-Aikio
Tiina Sanila-Aikio
Self
Tiina Sanila-Aikio
Self
Aslak Holmberg
Aslak Holmberg
Self
Aslak Holmberg
Self
Petra Laiti
Petra Laiti
Self
Petra Laiti
Self
Tomi Guttorm
Tomi Guttorm
Self
Tomi Guttorm
Self


Anni-Kristiina Juuso
Anni-Kristiina Juuso
Self
Anni-Kristiina Juuso
Self
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