One With The Whale

Synopsis

Hunting whales is essential for the Indigenous people of St. Lawrence, a small island in the Bering Sea. Chris Apassingok makes history as the youngest person to harpoon a whale for his Alaskan village. His mother proudly announces this significant achievement on Facebook, but the post attracts harsh criticism from thousands of online activists who fail to grasp the cultural importance and life-or-death stakes of this tradition. The documentary highlights the challenges faced by the Indigenous community in maintaining their hunting practices amidst modern scrutiny.