83m •
2023
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
Actual Films • US
Native Movement • US
Sivuqaq •
Vitamin Sea •
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
2009•
7.9
2023•
0
2008•
5.0
2019•
0
2008•
6.7
1961•
0
2018•
0
2021•
0
1909•
4.0
1908•
6.0
1984•
6.1
1938•
6.1
1975•
7.3
1962•
7.3
1949•
6.9
1957•
0
1936•
0
2015•
6.8
