I Am Yup'ik (2016)
Every year they gather from tiny subsistence villages on Alaska’s Bering Sea Coast, traveling hundreds of miles on bush planes to compete on the biggest stage they will ever know — the All-Native District Basketball Tournament. The hope of Toksook Bay is Byron Nicholai, a 16-year-old Yup’ik eskimo who is determined to lead his village to the championship. Byron’s father abandoned him when he was 14 and never taught him how to hunt in the traditional Yupik way. For Byron, this tournament isn’t just about basketball—it’s a way to bring pride to his family and community.
Director: Daniele Anastasion, Nathan Golon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 22, 2016
Production: ESPN Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
basketball, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Am Yup'ik about?
- Every year they gather from tiny subsistence villages on Alaska’s Bering Sea Coast, traveling hundreds of miles on bush planes to compete on the biggest stage they will ever know — the All-Native District Basketball Tournament. The hope of Toksook Bay is Byron Nicholai, a 16-year-old Yup’ik eskimo who is determined to lead his village to the championship. Byron’s father abandoned him when he was 14 and never taught him how to hunt in the traditional Yupik way. For Byron, this tournament isn’t just about basketball—it’s a way to bring pride to his family and community.
- Who directed I Am Yup'ik?
- I Am Yup'ik was directed by Daniele Anastasion, Nathan Golon.
- How long is I Am Yup'ik?
- I Am Yup'ik has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is I Am Yup'ik?
- I Am Yup'ik is a Documentary film.
- Where was I Am Yup'ik produced?
- I Am Yup'ik was produced in United States of America.