π Overview:
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 β for one, hunting whales holds the key to the islandersβ survival. Conflict emerges after Chris kills a whale that will feed Gambellβs townspeople for months β 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 Wickensβ captivating film that delves into environmental issues, cultural and generational challenges, and cyberspace hysteria
π Languages Available:
English
π Date Released:
2023-09-17
β Running Time:
83 mins
β Vote Average:
0.0
