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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

Director

Jim Wickens

Music

Éloi Ragot

Director

Pete Chelkowski

Cinematography

Pete Chelkowski

Cinematography

Jim Wickens

Editor

M. Watanabe Milmore

whaling

Status

Released

Countries

  • Portugal
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

Companies

  • Actual Films
  • Native Movement
  • Sivuqaq
  • Vitamin Sea

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