Faka’apa’apa

About This Project

Filmmaker:

Scott Sporleder

Total Running Time:

0:14:06

Filming Location:

Tonga

Filmmaker Origin:

CA

Synopsis:

In the years since Tonga banned whale hunting, an important piece of the local economy has become swimming with whales. But will this new form of ecotourism be sustainable?

This film to be screened:

8/1/21 – The Mattawamkeag Program

Special Note:

New England Premiere

Filmmaker Bio:

The idea for Faka’apa’apa was put together by the teams at Blue Latitudes Foundation and Matador Network. This is their second documentary film together.

Three thoughts from the filmmaker:

Filming in Tonga was extremely challenging, with rain, wind, and sea swells rising up to 10 ft on some days, ensuring that all team members didn’t get too seasick was the biggest challenge!”