One with the Whale (2023)

One with the Whale (2023) poster

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: Pete Chelkowski, Jim Wickens
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Music: Éloi Ragot
Editing: M. Watanabe Milmore
Production: Actual Films, Native Movement, Sivuqaq, Vitamin Sea
Country: Portugal, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

whaling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is One with the Whale about?
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
Who directed One with the Whale?
One with the Whale was directed by Pete Chelkowski, Jim Wickens.
How long is One with the Whale?
One with the Whale has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is One with the Whale?
One with the Whale is a Documentary film.
Where was One with the Whale produced?
One with the Whale was produced in Portugal, United Kingdom, United States of America.