Arguably one of the greatest fish stories ever told is one that also happens to be true: the story of a man who was swallowed by a whale off the shore of Provincetown and lived to tell the tale. Director David Abel dives into Michael Packard’s now famous story and its aftermath. Featuring interviews with Michael, the extended Packard family, coworkers, and friends, IN THE WHALE uses this fantastic event to tell a larger story of a man, his family, and community—and how a few short minutes can change a life.