One with the Whale (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
Directors: Jim Wickens, Pete Chelkowski.
| 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 |
