Dogsong

Russel is a young man who sees his people are estranged from their Eskimo culture. He makes his way to Oogruk, an Eskimo shaman and wise man. Oogruk teaches Russel how to hunt and how to survive and sends him off on his own to test his abilities.

This is what our young men are seeking, I think, even in America today...a way to connect with their elders and learn to make it on their own...heroism...adventure...sacrifice.