One with the Whale
83 mins
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
M. Watanabe Milmore
Producer
Alexis Aqavzik Rexford
Associate Producer
Yaari Walker
Producer
Dewey Kk'Oleyo Hoffman
Consulting Producer
Pete Chelkowski
Director
Jim Wickens
Cinematography
Éloi Ragot
Music
Alex Lieberman
Executive Producer
Justine Nagan
Executive Producer
Aakapak Susan Apassingok
Producer
Jim Wickens
Director
Pete Chelkowski
Cinematography
M. Watanabe Milmore
Editor
Erika Apatiki
Associate Producer
Alexis Anoruk Sallee
Consulting Producer
Nalu Apassingok
Co-Producer
Marjorie Tahbone
Consulting Producer
Marcy Robinson
Colorist
Neil Benezra
Sound Designer