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One with the Whale

One with the Whale

20231h 23m
Documentary

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Released

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2023

Runtime

1h 23m

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Storyline

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

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 23m
Sep 17, 2023
Languages
English
Director
Jim Wickens
Pete Chelkowski
Production
Actual Films
Actual Films
Native Movement
Native Movement
Sivuqaq
Sivuqaq
Vitamin Sea
Vitamin Sea
Production Countries
PortugalUnited KingdomUnited States of America

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