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
Unfortunately the movie One with the Whale is not yet available on HBO Max.
Production | Nalu Apassingok | Co-Producer |
Crew | Jim Wickens | Cinematography |
Production | Aakapak Susan Apassingok | Producer |
Production | Erika Apatiki | Associate Producer |
Production | Alexis Aqavzik Rexford | Associate Producer |
Production | Alex Lieberman | Executive Producer |
Production | Bonni Cohen | Executive Producer |
Production | M. Watanabe Milmore | Producer |
Production | Yaari Walker | Producer |
Production | Alexis Anoruk Sallee | Consulting Producer |
Crew | Pete Chelkowski | Cinematography |
Editing | M. Watanabe Milmore | Editor |
Sound | Éloi Ragot | Music |
Production | Justine Nagan | Executive Producer |
Directing | Jim Wickens | Director |
Directing | Pete Chelkowski | Director |
Production | Dewey Kk'Oleyo Hoffman | Consulting Producer |
Production | Marjorie Tahbone | Consulting Producer |
Editing | Marcy Robinson | Colorist |
Sound | Neil Benezra | Sound Designer |