One with the Whale

Overview

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

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 17, 2023

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english

Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production

Actual Films,Native Movement,Sivuqaq,Vitamin Sea,Actual Films, Native Movement, Sivuqaq, Vitamin Sea

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt14006632