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The Last Tourist

  • 2021
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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The Last Tourist (2021)
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Travel is at a tipping point. From Caribbean beaches to remote villages in Kenya, forgotten voices reveal the real conditions and consequences of one of the largest industries in the world. ... Read allTravel is at a tipping point. From Caribbean beaches to remote villages in Kenya, forgotten voices reveal the real conditions and consequences of one of the largest industries in the world. The role of the modern tourist is on trial.Travel is at a tipping point. From Caribbean beaches to remote villages in Kenya, forgotten voices reveal the real conditions and consequences of one of the largest industries in the world. The role of the modern tourist is on trial.

  • Director
    • Tyson Sadler
  • Writers
    • Jesse Mann
    • Tyson Sadler
  • Stars
    • Alexander Ayling
    • Lem Baing
    • Elizabeth Becker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    437
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tyson Sadler
    • Writers
      • Jesse Mann
      • Tyson Sadler
    • Stars
      • Alexander Ayling
      • Lem Baing
      • Elizabeth Becker
    • 11User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Alexander Ayling
    Alexander Ayling
    • Self
    Lem Baing
    • Self
    Elizabeth Becker
    Elizabeth Becker
    • Self - Author, Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism
    Sangduen 'Lek' Chailert
    • Self - Founder, Save Elephant Foundation
    • (as Sangduen Lek Chailert)
    Costas Christ
    • Self - Editor at Large, National Geographic Traveler
    Sebastian Cumbayale
    • Self
    Rachel Dodds
    • Self - Professor, Ryerson University
    • (as Dr. Rachel Dodds)
    Clarissa Elakis
    • Self
    Judy Kepher Gona
    • Self - Founder, Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda
    Jane Goodall
    Jane Goodall
    • Self - Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
    • (as Jane Goodall PhD DBE)
    Savita Gupta
    • Self
    Martha Honey
    • Self - Executive Director, Center for Responsible Travel
    • (as Dr. Martha Honey)
    Peter Kamau
    • Self
    Gary E. Knell
    Gary E. Knell
    • Self - CEO, National Geographic Partners
    • (as Gary Knell)
    Melissa Matlow
    • Self - Campaign Director, World Animal Protection
    Francisca Qquerar Mayta
    • Self - Founder, Ccaccaccollo Women's Weaving Cooperative
    Miguel Gongora Meza
    • Self
    Michelle Oliel
    • Self
    • Director
      • Tyson Sadler
    • Writers
      • Jesse Mann
      • Tyson Sadler
    • All cast & crew
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    7sbrians-78397

    Sure, travel better

    Of course, one should not travel mindlessly as is pointed out here. But if you truly care about life on the planet, you will not be flying for fun. This misses the bigger picture and ignores the climate catastrophe. I know, few want to hear the truth.
    9andykidd99

    Very entertaining and informative

    Beautiful shot documentary that shines a sobering light on the cost of our love of travelling. An important documentary that should be seen by everyone regardless of how frequent a traveller they are.

    A number of memorable characters.
    8paul-allaer

    Urgent plea for more equitable and sustainable tourism

    As "The Last Tourist" (2021 release; 100 min) opens, we are introduced to the dark side of mass tourism: overcrowded beached; trash everywhere, and oh, masses and masses of people. And that's just for starters. The production team then exposes the really bad stuff: in Kenya, out of every dollar spent by tourists, only 14 cents remains in the country. In other words: 86% is retrieved by airlines, foreign-owned hotels, etc. And we haven't even gotten to the animal abuse and the orphanage tourism...

    Couple of comments: this is the feature-length debut of director Tyson Sadler. Filmed mostly pre-COVID, the film is nothing short of an urgent plea for more equitable and sustainable tourism going forward. Why I think I had a good understanding of the concept of "sustainable" tourism going in, the concept of "equitable" tourism is something I had never given much though about. The shocking statistic of how little the growing numbers of tourists benefit the local population was truly an eye-opener for me. Please note that the film contains scenes of heartbreak and even shock, so this is not for the faint of heart. But its message is so darned important an on point. I know that the next time I plan an international trip, I will ask some pointed questions.

    "The Last Tourist" opened last year in the film festival circuit to unanimous critical acclaim, and there is good reason why this film is currently rate 100% certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. It recently premiered on Hulu, which is where I caught it. If you like a good documentary or have any interest in international tourism, I'd readily suggest you check thus out, and draw your own conclusion.
    6rovert-mccarthy

    Not bad

    Very informative and I really liked how they brought up such important issues like the mistreatment of animals purely for profit from tourism but here and there they got their issues mixed up especially at the end with peoples seemingly random testimonials that had nothing to do with tourism. "I will never use plastic utensils or bags again" what does that have to do with the negative impact of tourism on community's and animals? While sustainability is an important message that's not what this was about and it was very confusing. The testimonials should have been "I won't go somewhere where you can ride elephants and take pictures with tigers" instead it was "I won't use plastic shampoo bottles" like wtf were they thinking with that. Anyway other than getting their issues mixed up it was very good.
    6martinpgibson

    Good Message, Poor Editing

    As other reviewers have said, there are some good messages in this documentary that more people need to be made aware of. Like environmental damage, lack of money flowing to local communities, cruelty to animals and the damage of volunteer tourism. But the film lacks focus and jumps around too much amongst these themes and it is way too long. Easily 30 minutes should have been chopped off here. Or it should have been a mini series covering one issue at a time. The editor was no wear near aggressive enough and the messaging was too repetitive. Like how many people do you need telling us the same thing?! There was even the same people saying the same thing in a slightly different way multiple times. With better editing it could be an 8.

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Website - The Last Tourist
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
      • Thai
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Son Turist
    • Filming locations
      • India(Delhi)
    • Production companies
      • Born Explorer Films
      • Skin and Bones Film
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      1 hour 40 minutes
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