Release Date

17 Sep, 2023

Runtime

01:23: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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

Original Title

One with the Whale

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Actors

Crew

M. Watanabe Milmore

Bonni Cohen

Alexis Aqavzik Rexford

Yaari Walker

Dewey Kk'Oleyo Hoffman

Pete Chelkowski

Jim Wickens

Éloi Ragot

Alex Lieberman

Justine Nagan

Aakapak Susan Apassingok

Jim Wickens

Pete Chelkowski

M. Watanabe Milmore