Halpate

A quiet, reflective short that lets people speak for themselves about a dangerous tradition and what it costs.

Directed by

Adam Khalil, Adam Piron

Genres

Documentary

Overview

Considered a staple of Florida tourism, alligator wrestling has been performed by members of the Seminole Tribe for over a century. As the practice has changed over the years, Halpate profiles the hazards and history of the spectacle through the words of the tribe's alligator wrestlers themselves and what it has meant to their people's survival.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, identity, colonialism, work

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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