About Mosha Michael
Lived 1948 – 2009 (aged 60–61). Mosha Michael was a Canadian film director and director.
Mosha Michael ( – November 17, 2009) was sometimes called Canada's first Inuk film maker. He made three short films for the National Film Board in the 1970s: Natsik Hunting, The Hunters (Asivaqtiin) and Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut).
Michael grew up in Iqaluit. Diagnosed with tuberculosis as a child, he was sent to a clinic in Hamilton for a year for treatment. He also had to attend a residential school in Churchill. Later in life, Michael became homeless, due to a long-term problem with alcoholism. He died from internal bleeding a week after surgery at St. Michael Hospital. His sister Naulaq blamed decades of alcohol abuse for his death.
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Who was Mosha Michael?
Canadian film director
When was Mosha Michael born?
Mosha Michael was born in 1948.
When did Mosha Michael die?
Mosha Michael died on 17 November 2009.
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Mosha Michael was a film director and director.
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Mosha Michael was Canadian.
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