Nanook of the North

What are 2 things that the filmmaker did that are controversial? Why were they? Do you think the film was "authentic" after reading this article? Why are why not? Why is this film so famous?

1) Some of the scenes were staged.

For example, the famous scene where the seal gets pulled from the shore was originally supposed t be a bear and the means of killing these animals was realistically a rile instead of a harpoon.

2) Over exaggeration 

The igloo houses were twice the normal sizes although they are authentically made by the people. 

I don't think the film can completely be considered to be authentic. However, regarding the time period and the true depicting of inuit skills, it can be labeled as generally realistic. This film is famous because it is one of the first documentaries to attempt an accurate depiction of another culture.