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Spirit of the Wind

In this film, a young Athabaskan trapper named George Attla defies the odds to become a legendary dog sled driver, triumphing over physical and personal struggles including a tuberculosis diagnosis and a severe knee injury.

The film tells the true story of George Attla, a renowned Alaskan dog sled driver, tracing his journey from a young Athabaskan trapper living in the Alaskan wilderness to a patient in a TB sanitarium. Despite facing a fused knee, cultural clashes, and personal struggles, Attla finds his path and becomes a successful dog sled driver.

Info about Spirit of the Wind

Studio(s): Raven Pictures, Doyon Limited

Originally Released: United States, Jan 01, 1979

Production Country: United States

Genres:Adventure, Drama, Family