1989 Spill And Fisheries by Madeline O’Neil
This film was made in Valdez by Madeline O’Neil. It examines the lasting impact of the 1989 oil spill on Alaska’s fishing industry, with a particular focus on the devastation it caused to the herring population—a resource that has yet to recover.
Workshop Info
See Stories led film workshops with youth in six Prince William sound communities in 2016 (Cordova, Whittier, Nanwalek, Tatitlek, Valdez, and Chenega Bay) with generous funding and support from the Prince William Sound Science Center (PWSSC). The PWSSC wanted to support youth to create films on their communities' profound and changing relationship to the ocean 25 years after the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (EVOS). The films created during these workshops focus primarily on vibrant cultural and personal connections to water, and some of them explore the tragedy of EVOS and the long-standing impacts that ripple through to the present moment.
More videos from this workshop:
EVOS cleanup by Smilie Jason
This short film, made by Smilie Jason, explores the impact of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill cleanup on the Valdez […]
EVOS Clean Up by Sara Jorgens
This film was made in Valdez by Sara Jorgens. It focuses on the cleanup efforts following the Exxon Valdez Oil […]
Orca Whales by Tessslina Cummings
This film was made in Valdez by Tessslina Cummings. It explores the world of orca whales, blending fascinating facts with […]
Climate Change Alaska by Sydney Burton
This film was made in Valdez by Sydney Burton. It explores the pressing issue of climate change and its significant […]
Boating Safety by Rylee Christensen
This film was made in Valdez by Rylee Christensen. It explores the essential topic of boating safety, emphasizing the importance […]
Salmon Migration by Peyton Wade
This film was made in Valdez by Peyton Wade. It explores the fascinating journey of salmon migrations and their vital […]
Land Acknowledgement
This video was filmed on Alutiiq (Sugpiaq) Land. Learn more about land acknowledgements at native-land.ca.