One with the Whale
2023•1h 23m•Released
Documentary
Modern technology confronts ancient ritual in this profound and moving documentary. Teenager Chris Apassingok and his Yupik family live in Gambell, Alaska, a tiny village on St. Lawrence island in the Bering Sea. Life there differs vastly from the rest of the US – for one, hunting whales holds the key to the islanders’ survival. Conflict emerges after Chris kills a whale that will feed Gambell’s townspeople for months – and news of the successful hunt reaches the outside world. Facebook trolls and animal-rights activists attack from afar, captured in Pete Chelkowski and environmental journalist Jim Wickens’ captivating film that delves into environmental issues, cultural and generational challenges, and cyberspace hysteria
Director
Jim Wickens
Languages
English
Studio
Actual Films
Production
Company
Actual Films
Company
Native Movement
Company
Sivuqaq
Company
Vitamin Sea
Producer
M. Watanabe Milmore
Producer
Aakapak Susan Apassingok
Producer
Yaari Walker
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