Nunavut inmates watch Tony: Back from the Brink, share advice with high school students

After watching the film, Tony: Back from the Brink, CBC reporters Pauline Pemik and Elyse Skura spoke with three inmates and a parolee in Iqaluit to hear what advice they would give to their younger selves.

Their thoughts were shared with high school students at a special screening of the film in Iqaluit May 12.

The CBC has agreed not to identify the inmates or the parolee.

In the first excerpt, two people share life advice, and talk about how Tony Kalluk, the star of the film, has inspired them.

The Trailbreaker4:21Nunavut inmates address high school students

CBC reporters Pauline Pemik and Elyse Skura spoke with three inmates in Iqaluit to hear what advice they would give to their younger selves.

Another man opens up about the important role his father has played in his life and his hopes for the future.

The Trailbreaker12:29Nunavut inmate misses his family - ENGLISH

CBC reporters Pauline Pemik and Elyse Skura spoke with three inmates in Iqaluit to hear what advice they would give to their younger selves.

A fourth man spoke in Inuktitut about how jail has separated him from his family, and how he feels guilty about not being around for his kids. 

The Trailbreaker7:28Nunavut inmate misses his family - INUKTITUT

CBC reporters Pauline Pemik and Elyse Skura spoke with inmates in Iqaluit to hear what advice he would give to their younger selves.