A portrait of resilience, fisherman Pete Knutson navigates the turbulent waters of Alaska and the market.
With a blend of poignant flashbacks and present-day reflections, the film follows Pete on his 50th and final season fishing for salmon in Southeast Alaska. With day-in-the-life scenes on his fishing vessel, Njord, he emphasizes the critical need for ethical fishing practices, grassroots political organizing, and direct consumer relationships to thrive in an increasingly challenging economy. Featuring powerful moments from the 2001 battle to protect Seattle’s Fisherman’s Terminal for working vessels, this documentary not only showcases the fight for economic survival but also underscores the personal and collective resilience that sustains small family businesses in the face of adversity.
B.J. Bullert
Director
Pete Knudson
Self
Jonah Knutson
Self
Dylan Knutson
Self
Martha Stewart
Self (archive footage)
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