One with the Whale
Synopsis
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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MVFF46 - ONE WITH THE WHALE - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-15
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju World Culture Week
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Chelkowski, Jim Wickens
- Original Score
- Éloi Ragot
- Original Title
- One with the Whale
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Actual Films, Native Movement, Sivuqaq, Vitamin Sea
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Chelkowski, Jim Wickens
Éloi Ragot
M. Watanabe Milmore
M. Watanabe Milmore, Bonni Cohen, Yaari Walker, Alex Lieberman, Justine Nagan
Department Leadership Roster
M. Watanabe Milmore
Producer
Yaari Walker
Producer
Pete Chelkowski
Director
Aakapak Susan Apassingok
Producer
Jim Wickens
Director
M. Watanabe Milmore
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About One with the Whale
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What is One with the Whale about?
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
Who directed One with the Whale?
One with the Whale was directed by Pete Chelkowski, Jim Wickens.
Who stars in One with the Whale?
The principal cast of One with the Whale includes Not specified.
When was One with the Whale released and how long is it?
One with the Whale was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for One with the Whale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One with the Whale was composed by Éloi Ragot.