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 | M. Watanabe Milmore | Producer |
| Production | Bonni Cohen | Executive Producer |
| Production | Alexis Aqavzik Rexford | Associate Producer |
| Production | Yaari Walker | Producer |
| Production | Dewey Kk'Oleyo Hoffman | Consulting Producer |
| Directing | Pete Chelkowski | Director |
| Crew | Jim Wickens | Cinematography |
| Sound | Éloi Ragot | Music |
| Production | Alex Lieberman | Executive Producer |
| Production | Justine Nagan | Executive Producer |
| Production | Aakapak Susan Apassingok | Producer |
| Directing | Jim Wickens | Director |
| Crew | Pete Chelkowski | Cinematography |
| Editing | M. Watanabe Milmore | Editor |
| Production | Erika Apatiki | Associate Producer |
| Production | Alexis Anoruk Sallee | Consulting Producer |
| Production | Nalu Apassingok | Co-Producer |
| Production | Marjorie Tahbone | Consulting Producer |
| Editing | Marcy Robinson | Colorist |
| Sound | Neil Benezra | Sound Designer |
