Alaska's Silent Summer (2021)

Alaska's Silent Summer (2021) poster

In 2019, 1.2 million people stepped off a cruise ship into the small, south-east Alaskan town of Ketchikan. The next year, in 2020, zero did. After decades of diligent work building a sleepy fishing, mining, and logging town into one of the most sought after cruise destinations in the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Ketchikan into an empty shell—lined with restaurants, shops, and attractions for the visitors who no longer come. Now, the town must find a way to survive without its key economy until the day arrives when cruise visitors once again pour into its docks.

Director: Sam Denby
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: J.T. Chapman
Production: Wendover Productions, Nebula
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

alaska, tourism, covid-19, ketchikan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alaska's Silent Summer about?
In 2019, 1.2 million people stepped off a cruise ship into the small, south-east Alaskan town of Ketchikan. The next year, in 2020, zero did. After decades of diligent work building a sleepy fishing, mining, and logging town into one of the most sought after cruise destinations in the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Ketchikan into an empty shell—lined with restaurants, shops, and attractions for the visitors who no longer come. Now, the town must find a way to survive without its key economy until the day arrives when cruise visitors once again pour into its docks.
Who directed Alaska's Silent Summer?
Alaska's Silent Summer was directed by Sam Denby.
How long is Alaska's Silent Summer?
Alaska's Silent Summer has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is Alaska's Silent Summer?
Alaska's Silent Summer is a Documentary film.
Where was Alaska's Silent Summer produced?
Alaska's Silent Summer was produced in United States of America.