Alaska's Silent Summer
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Alaska's Silent Summer is a documentary film. directed by Sam Denby. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 2019, 1.2 million people stepped off a cruise ship into the small, south-east Alaskan town of Ketchikan. The next year, in 2020, zero did. After decades of diligent work building a sleepy fishing, mining, and logging town into one of the most sought after cruise destinations in the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Ketchikan into an empty shell—lined with restaurants, shops, and attractions for the visitors who no longer come. Now, the town must find a way to survive without its key economy until the day arrives when cruise visitors once again pour into its docks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 6, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wendover Productions
- Nebula
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alaska's Silent Summer about?
In 2019, 1.2 million people stepped off a cruise ship into the small, south-east Alaskan town of Ketchikan. The next year, in 2020, zero did. After decades of diligent work building a sleepy fishin...
Who directed Alaska's Silent Summer?
Alaska's Silent Summer was directed by Sam Denby.
How long is Alaska's Silent Summer?
Alaska's Silent Summer has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Alaska's Silent Summer released?
Alaska's Silent Summer was released on April 6, 2021 in theaters.