AMIPA

The award-winning story of George Attla, famed Alaska Native dog musher. Shot on location in Fairbanks, the film follows Attla from his life as a young trapper, to a TB diagnosis that meant years in distant sanitoriums. Returning home, he faces the challenges of a fused knee and cross cultural conflict, but goes on to become a champion sprint dog musher – the “Huslia Hustler” of Alaska legend. Bear Tooth TheatrePub Sunday, November 16 4:00 pm $15 Scan code to see a trailer, and purchase tickets. Presented by the Alaska Moving Image Preservation Association (AMIPA) and Doyon Foundation, in recognition of Alaska Native / American Indian Heritage Month. Part of the proceeds will benefit AMIPA and Doyon Foundation, 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.

"Spirit of the Wind" (1979).
Directed by Ralph Liddle.
A screening and fundraiser for AMIPA and the Doyon Foundation, at #Anchorage, #AK's Bear Tooth TheaterPub on Sunday November 16, at 4pm.

Screenshot of information about Neighborhood Flix Fest in Anchorage, AK on September 25 at 6:30. All details at akflixfest.com

Some of the details about Neighborhood Flix Fest in #Anchorage, #AK the Thursday, September 25. More details at akflixfest.com

1999 Capital Records of Juneau commercial. Via the Taku for Two channel on YouTube. #alaskahistory #alaska #juneau

Image of a film vault with text that reads: "UCLA Film & Television Archive Artist-In-Residence Program, application deadline November 14, 2025, cinema.ucla.edu/air2026

The Archive’s Artist-in-Residence Program will host an emerging artist for two weeks during the late spring of 2026 to activate the Archive’s collection in their artistic practice, focusing on the Hearst Metrotone News, In the Life LGBTQ+ series and/or KTLA News collections.

cinema.ucla.edu/air2026

Open & Shut: Anchorage gets an oyster and Champagne bar, a burger joint and an overland truck rental outfit, and Regal Totem theater closes Also new: a bike cargo gear showroom, a nail salon, a brewpub, a cat cafe in Wasilla, and a “cafe within a cafe.” A trampoline park in the Northway Mall is closing, as well.

Muldoon's Totem theater closed its doors Thursday, after 49 years. #Anchorage #AK

Hmmm.

End of an era: AOL to discontinue its dial-up internet service after 30 years The hisses, pings and screeches that introduced millions of Americans to the online world will be retired in September

Who knew?

Just out of frame is a kid with his tongue fused to the street sign.

The cover of a 600 ft reel of Sunset 1/4" magnetic recording tape, featuring a B&W image of a sun setting over open sea, and listing the specifications of the product.

The back cover of a 600 ft reel of Sunset 1/4" magnetic recording tape, featuring a blank form where the user could record technical details of their project, and a list of their subjects. There's also a grid for estimating tape usage at different recording speeds, with varying numbers of tracks.

Beautiful, vintage tape housing found while inventorying a deposit, this week.

Gov. McKee signs Freedom to Read Act into law • Rhode Island Current Rhode Island joined at least eight other blue states that have taken steps against school library censorship after Gov. Dan McKee signed the Freedom to Read Act into law Wednesday.

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed the Freedom to Read Act into law Wednesday.
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#UniteAgainstBookBans
#FreePeopleReadFreely

After Beatles were stuck in Anchorage night of June 27-28, 1966, Ringo Starr said, "Anchorage, Alaska, was like a cowboy town to us; it was really like a backwater. My only great memory of Alaska is that at the airport they have a huge, magnificent white bear in a glass case."

Longtime Alaska journalists reflect on their craft | Talk of Alaska Three longtime Alaska journalists are saying goodbye to the profession. What have they learned along the way, and how has their work evolved over the decades?

The road to journalism is interesting and winding—but rewarding! Join us on Talk of Alaska as three seasoned journalists share their stories as they prepare to make their exit. 🔊 Listen to this episode of Talk of Alaska wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/IulR8WE

Librarians Strive To Preserve Democratic Principles Books represent freedom of thought and speech, principles enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

"Libraries embody our cherished democratic principles. Today these safe havens of free thought are being threatened." — Kelly Ann Deluna Campbell, President Hawaiʻi Library Assoc. & Christian Fern, ED of the Univ. of Hawaiʻi Professional Assembly, AFT Local 6625. www.civilbeat.org/2025/06/libr...

'We had lots of dreams'; Idaho's library system ends, restructures programs amid federal funding cuts Idaho libraries will restructure their digital access plans following the termination of federal grants.

In Idaho, important library programs serving patrons across the state are shuttering because of canceled federal grants: www.ktvb.com/article/news...

We can't stay silent. Make your voice heard, tell Congress to protect library funding: ala.org/showup #ForOurLibraries

Submit your recommendations for the 2025 National Film Registry! The Registry is intended to reflect American society and the rich tapestry of American cinema since its inceptions around 1890. https://loom.ly/cY8g-DA

Looking back at 2006 - Twitter comes online, crowdfunding is still a new word, the Winter Olympics are in Turin, Top Chef makes its debut, and AMIA 2006 was in Anchorage (with puppies!).

“Nearly 1 million books published as early as the 15th century - and in 254 languages - are part of a Harvard University collection being released to AI researchers this week. Also coming are troves of old newspapers and government documents held by Boston’s public library.”