The Fight for Greenland

Greenland is the world's largest island, and strategically important for both China and the US. But with just over 50 000 inhabitants, an economy entirely reliant on Danish grants and social woes like addiction, abuse and high suicide rates, there are many opinions about the right way forward. In this fascinating documentary we meet young Greenlanders who all feel things must change, but disagree on how. Is independence the answer, or should the cooperation with Denmark take a new turn?

Paninnguaq fights for the Greenlandic language and old Inuit traditions, while her boyfriend Joseph uses rap and theater to get his message across. Politicians Kaaleeraq and Tillie are both trying to be elected to parliament but disagree on the relationship Greenland should have to Denmark. In The Fight for Greenland we get a unique look at a people finding themselves again, and fighting for their identity in their own ways.