I Am a Ski Train Polka Master
September 3, 2013 8:56 PM Subscribe
A polka band that accompanies a yearly
ski train.
A musk ox farmer.
A bush pilot.
A Native youth Olympian
These are some of the subjects covered in the new web series Indie Alaska.
Each episode aims to capture a colorful aspect of life in Alaska, whether it be someone's work, art, or play.
A collaboration between Alaska Public Media and
PBS Digital Studios.
Episodes so far:
Episodes so far:
- I Am A Ski Train Polka Meister
- Singer/Songwriter Emma Hill
- I Am A Native Youth Olympian
- I Am A Volunteer Ski Bum
- I Am A Paramotorist
- I Am A Musk Ox Farmer
- I Am A High School Indie Rock Star
- I Am A Hooligan Fisherman
- I Am A Commercial Fisherman
- I Am Daphne DoAll LaChores
- I Am A Bush Pilot
- I Am An Off The Grid Artist
- I Inherited A Sled Dog Team
- I am a Midnight Russian Dumpling Slinger
- I Am The Town Movie Maven
- I Am A Greenhouse Guru
- I Am A Blue Ribbon Baker
Turns out I will watch anything if the title includes the phrase “midnight Russian dumpling slinger.” (Plus a number of others in this series, all of which I enjoyed.) Thanks.
posted by LeLiLo at 11:44 PM on September 3, 2013
posted by LeLiLo at 11:44 PM on September 3, 2013
Nicely done. The one about the artist who lives off grid is very interesting.
posted by johnny novak at 2:15 AM on September 4, 2013
posted by johnny novak at 2:15 AM on September 4, 2013
I've worked through hooligan fisherman, paramotorist and sled dog inheritor so far. These are really terrific. Nice, short, high production value and you learn a little something about not just these folks but about Alaska in each one. Thanks for posting.
posted by jessamyn at 6:46 AM on September 4, 2013
posted by jessamyn at 6:46 AM on September 4, 2013
I totally play in that polka band sometimes! Whoooooo! Metafilter almost-famous!
posted by charmedimsure at 8:05 AM on September 4, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by charmedimsure at 8:05 AM on September 4, 2013 [2 favorites]
After rewatching these, I think my favorite might be the paramotorist.
Also, if anyone is interested I found two behind the scenes blog posts.
posted by timelord at 1:28 PM on September 4, 2013
Also, if anyone is interested I found two behind the scenes blog posts.
posted by timelord at 1:28 PM on September 4, 2013
As a current resident of Anchorage (and member of the LGBT community), I can say without hesitation that Daphne is both an icon and a near-saint. Highly recommended viewing.
posted by conradjones at 6:49 PM on September 4, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by conradjones at 6:49 PM on September 4, 2013 [1 favorite]
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