One with the Whale

About the Film

One with the Whale follows shy teenager Agra Chris Apassingok, the best hunter in his village on Alaska’s remote St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea. As warming seas make the annual whale hunt — which supplies food and resources for his village for most of the year — increasingly difficult, Agra proudly shares a hunting accomplishment on social media for his indigenous community. However, he becomes a target for online bullying that severely threatens his mental health. This stunning film explores themes of family, love, tradition, and self-determination, set to a thrilling soundtrack by indigenous musicians.

Runtime: 01:20
AFS Envoy: Pete Chelkowski (Director).