The Snake and the Whale
“Revealing propaganda maintaining the status quo, investigative journalism uncovers outdated dams on the Lower Snake River driving salmon and killer whale extinctions.”
Synopsis
When an apex predator is in decline, so too is its ecosystem. Investigative journalism exposes ongoing corruption in the US Congress, falsely claiming that four federally owned dams are crucial to the Northwest power grid, while hiding the fact that an ecosystem collapse is in progress. At stake are Idaho' Salmon and Steelhead runs -- once among the greatest runs in the world -- and the salmon-eating Southern Resident Orcas facing imminent extinction.
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27 - The Snake and the Whale
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-29
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carlos Frey
- Screenplay & Story
- James Cude, John Carlos Frey
- Original Score
- Rob Gokee
- Original Title
- The Snake and the Whale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Gatekeeper Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carlos Frey
James Cude, John Carlos Frey
Rob Gokee
James Cude
Carol Montgomery, Scott Levy, John Carlos Frey
Department Leadership Roster
John Carlos Frey
Director
James Cude
Editor
James Cude
Writer
John Carlos Frey
Writer
John Carlos Frey
Producer
Rob Gokee
Original Music Composer
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What is The Snake and the Whale about?
When an apex predator is in decline, so too is its ecosystem. Investigative journalism exposes ongoing corruption in the US Congress, falsely claiming that four federally owned dams are crucial to the Northwest power grid, while hiding the fact that an ecosystem collapse is in progress. At stake are Idaho' Salmon and Steelhead runs -- once among the greatest runs in the world -- and the salmon-eating Southern Resident Orcas facing imminent extinction.
Who directed The Snake and the Whale?
The Snake and the Whale was directed by John Carlos Frey.
Who stars in The Snake and the Whale?
The principal cast of The Snake and the Whale includes Ken Balcomb, Ed Chaney, Nakia Williamson-Cloud, Howard Garrett, Dr. Deborah Giles.
When was The Snake and the Whale released and how long is it?
The Snake and the Whale was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Snake and the Whale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Snake and the Whale was composed by Rob Gokee.