Masa Off Grid
Catalogue Number: BAM405
Producer: Blue Ant Media
Producing Agencies: Rad-X Productions
Subject: Canadian Social Studies, Documentary, Environmental Studies, First Nations Studies, Global Studies, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Science, Social Sciences, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2012
Running Time: 55:14
Masa Takei a self-proclaimed urbanite sets out from the busy Vancouver metropolis to spend a year living off the grid in Haida Gwaii. With no running water, no electricity or other comforts of home, he joins the off grid community to experience living the simple life. Nearly 2000 kms from his hometown of Vancouver, as part of his year on the island, Masa has to build his own rustic off grid cabin with a hammer and a chainsaw, learn to hunt and gather his own food.
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