Movies and TvShows featuring "fur-trade" theme.

Determined to find out who killed his father, he will discover family secrets that will change his destiny forever.

Frontier is set in the late 1700s, during the North American fur trade. The show explores the power struggles between rival factions, including European fur traders, Native American tribes, and Outlaws. It follows the story of Declan Harp, a half-Irish, half-Native American outlaw who is determined to break the monopoly of the Hudson's Bay Company.

Centennial is a sweeping historical drama that follows the journey of a Colorado town from its early days in the 1700s to its development and growth. The story explores the lives of various characters, including fur traders, Native Americans, and settlers, as they navigate the challenges of the wilderness, the conflicts between different cultures, and the building of a new community. The miniseries delves into themes of love, adventure, friendship, and the struggle for survival in the untamed West.

A fur trapper, left for dead by his companions after being mauled by a bear, must navigate the treacherous wilderness in order to survive and seek redemption.

Across the Wide Missouri is a historical fiction movie based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of fur trappers in Montana during the 19th century, their interactions with Native American tribes, and the challenges they face in the harsh wilderness. The plot also explores themes of cultural clash, revenge, and survival.

In the winter of 1845, a fur trapper embarks on a dangerous journey through the snowy wilderness to rescue his kidnapped niece and nephew from a Native American tribe. Along the way, he encounters treacherous obstacles, a smallpox epidemic, and the ever-present threat of revenge.

In the frozen expanse of Greenland, a poet finds himself embroiled in the dangerous world of fur trade. As the bitter winter takes its toll, alliances are formed and broken, leading to a gripping tale of survival and betrayal.

Highly fictionalized early history of Canada. Trapper/explorer Radisson imagines an empire around Hudson's Bay. He befriends the Indians, fights the French, and convinces King Charles II to sponsor an expedition of conquest.

Part of the Daughters of the Country series, this film, set in the 1850s, unfolds against the backdrop of the Hudson's Bay Company's monopoly of the fur trade. In protest, some Métis engage in trade with the Americans. Madeleine, the Métis common-law wife of a Hudson's Bay Company clerk, is torn between loyalty to her husband and loyalty to her brother, a freetrader. Even more shattering, a change in company policy destroys Madeleine's happy and secure life, forcing her to re-evaluate her identity.

As America expands westward, intrepid explorers and rugged mountain men risk their lives to blaze new trails into the wild frontier.

A pastiche of three episodes from the 1958 TV series Northwest Passage, stitched together as a feature and released theatrically in Europe.

Ten strangers unite to conquer a grueling 750 miles cross-country wilderness expedition that pushes bodies and minds to the extreme. They’ll paddle, portage, and hike through treacherous waterways and unforgiving terrain across the York Factory Express, an historic fur trade route legendary for its danger, isolation and beauty, with only 28 days to complete their journey.

Angry Inuk is a thought-provoking documentary that sheds light on the impact of the fur trade on Inuit communities in Nunavut. It explores the ongoing struggle faced by the Inuit people as they fight for their traditional way of life and challenge the negative portrayal of seal hunting by organizations like Greenpeace. The film raises important questions about human rights, globalization, and the rights of indigenous communities in the Arctic Polar Circle region.

The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson's Bay Company is a documentary film that provides an Indian perspective on the activities and impact of the Hudson's Bay Company. It examines themes such as small business, poverty, oppression, native American rights, and exploitation within the context of the fur trade and the company's economic power.

A young Ojibwa girl from 1770 marries a Scottish fur trader and leaves home for the shores of Georgian Bay. Although the union is beneficial for her tribe, it results in hardship and isolation for Ikwe. Values and customs clash until, finally, the events of a dream Ikwe once had unfold with tragic clarity.

Angelique's Isle is the true story of a harrowing tale of perseverance and survival that unfolds during the great copper rush of 1845, when newlyweds ANGELIQUE, a young Ojibway and CHARLIE, her voyageur husband, are left stranded and forced to survive a brutal and harsh winter on their own in the wilderness.

How the Fiddle Flows follows Canada's great rivers west along the fur-trading route of the early Europeans. The newcomers introduced the fiddle to the Aboriginal people they intermarried with along the way. A generation later, their mixed-blood offspring would blend European folk tunes with First Nations rhythms to create a rich and distinct musical tradition. From the Gaspé Peninsula, north to Hudson Bay and to the Prairies, How the Fiddle Flows reveals how a distinctive Metis identity and culture were shaped over time. Featuring soaring performances by some of Canada's best known fiddlers and step dancers and narrated by award-winning actress Tantoo Cardinal.

This documentary focuses on the goose hunt, a ritual of central importance to the Cree people of the James Bay coastal areas. Not only a source of food, the hunt is also used to transfer Cree culture, skills, and ethics to future generations. Filmmaker Paul M. Rickard invites us along with his own family on a fall goose hunt, so that we can share in the experience.

Women in the Shadows (1992) is a documentary that delves into the untold stories of indigenous women in Canada. It sheds light on their struggles, resilience, and contributions to society. The film focuses on the rich history of indigenous cultures, the challenges faced by indigenous women, and their role in shaping Canadian history. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, this documentary provides a comprehensive look at the lives and experiences of indigenous women in Western Canada, particularly in Manitoba and the Hudson Bay region. It highlights their unique perspectives, the impact of colonization, and the ongoing fight for recognition and rights.

A Royal Canadian Mounted Police sergeant must mediate a land rights dispute between an advancing railroad construction gang and French Canadian trappers in the rugged Northwest Territory of Canada.