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One with the Whale

2023-09-17 en 83m
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

Co-Producer

Nalu Apassingok

Cinematography

Jim Wickens

Producer

Aakapak Susan Apassingok

Associate Producer

Erika Apatiki

Associate Producer

Alexis Aqavzik Rexford

Executive Producer

Alex Lieberman

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Status

Released

Countries

  • Portugal
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

Companies

  • Actual Films
  • Native Movement
  • Sivuqaq
  • Vitamin Sea

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