Indie Alaska

Indie Films Series / 14 Seasons

INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The weekly videos will capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these videos will present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska. Music by Starship Amazing.

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I Am A Blue Ribbon Baker | INDIE ALASKA

S2 E3 / 4m 21s

Patty Miller adores baking so much, she wins awards for her concoctions at the Alaska State Fair. She talks about her passion for cooking while demonstrating how she bakes her famous chocolate cake and banana bread.

We Are Mountain Runners | Indie Alaska

S2 E4 / 3m 57s

Ellyn Brown and Matias Saari are two of the most well-known athletes in the Alaska mountain running community. Both runners have won Alaska's toughest races but will tell you they measure their success not by races won, but by how much time they get to spend running.

I Am A Mushroom Hunter | INDIE ALASKA

S2 E5 / 5m 18s

Each fall, mushroom enthusiasts flock to rainy Girdwood to pick all the choice edibles they can eat. But some hunters would prefer their favorite mushroom patches to be kept quiet.

I Am The Pipe Cleaner Master | INDIE ALASKA

S2 E7 / 4m

Creating up to 50,000 artistic pieces a year, Kenneth Williams can shape pipe cleaners into just about anything. In addition to his business at Anchorage's Sears Mall, Kenneth also creates intricate stop-motion animation films. His unwavering dedication to his craft, along with his kind-hearted personality makes Kenneth an inspiration to anyone who meets him.

I Am A Whittier Teacher | INDIE ALASKA

S2 E10 / 5m 40s

Erika Thompson teaches grade school in Whittier, Alaska, a town where most people live and work in one building, and is only accessible by a mile-long tunnel with limited hours.

I Am A 98-Year-Old Bowler | INDIE ALASKA

S2 E11 / 4m 23s

Bettie Upright is a bowler. She picked up the game nearly 30 years ago, at the age of 70.

Now at 98 (and a half), Bettie continues to live an active lifestyle, both physically and socially.

Unique Blends Barber Shop | INDIE ALASKA

S2 E11 / 3m 41s

Unique Blends has been serving Anchorage's east side for years and has built a strong clientele based on their high standards. Beyond haircuts, the shop has also become a hub for Anchorage's diverse community.

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