The Silver Wave (2020)

Ada Blackjack, an Iñupiat woman, was the only surviving member of an expedition to Wrangel Island in the Arctic in 1921. Ada was employed as a seamstress and cook for four explorers, who hoped to claim the island for the British Empire. However, the four men fell ill and eventually died or disappeared while attempting to seek help, leaving Ada to survive alone on the island for three long months. The words you hear in the film are unedited extracts from Ada’s diary, expressing her concern for her young son Bennett, who she reluctantly left behind in a care home.

Director: Michelle Williams Gamaker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Aaron Cupples
Cinematography: Adam Laity
Editing: Elan Gamaker
Production: Arts Council of England, Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michelle Williams Gamaker
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Silver Wave about?
Ada Blackjack, an Iñupiat woman, was the only surviving member of an expedition to Wrangel Island in the Arctic in 1921. Ada was employed as a seamstress and cook for four explorers, who hoped to claim the island for the British Empire. However, the four men fell ill and eventually died or disappeared while attempting to seek help, leaving Ada to survive alone on the island for three long months. The words you hear in the film are unedited extracts from Ada’s diary, expressing her concern for her young son Bennett, who she reluctantly left behind in a care home.
Who directed The Silver Wave?
The Silver Wave was directed by Michelle Williams Gamaker.
Who stars in The Silver Wave?
The Silver Wave stars Carrie Ayagaduk Ojanen.
How long is The Silver Wave?
The Silver Wave has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is The Silver Wave?
The Silver Wave is a Documentary film.
Where was The Silver Wave produced?
The Silver Wave was produced in United Kingdom.