CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 1h 23m

One with the Whale

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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

Directed byJim Wickens, Pete Chelkowski

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
EN
Released
September 17, 2023
Studios
Actual FilmsNative MovementSivuqaq

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MVFF46 - ONE WITH THE WHALE - Official Trailer

MVFF46 - ONE WITH THE WHALE - Official Trailer

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Directed by
Jim Wickens
Pete Chelkowski
Produced by
M. Watanabe Milmore
Aakapak Susan Apassingok

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