This video explores the social and mental health impacts of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, focusing on how it created divisions within the community. The economic disparity, where some people lost their livelihoods while others profited from cleanup efforts, strained friendships and family relationships. The spill’s aftermath highlighted the emotional toll on individuals, as stress and uncertainty affected mental well-being. The video underscores the need for community support and resilience in overcoming the social challenges posed by such environmental disasters.

The Kodiak Remembers the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill History and Film Course was made possible with funding from the RasmusonFoundation through the Arts in Education Fund, and is administered under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. Support and funding was also provided by the Kodiak Historical Society and Baranov Museum and the State of Alaska through the Alaska Historical Commission.