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Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale

  • 2022
  • TV-G
  • 1h 18m
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7.5/10
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Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale (2022)
Explores the Okavango Delta, a vast oasis, home to one of Africa's greatest concentrations of wildlife. This film explores the blueprints for building the perfect world and maintaining it despite the extremes of drought, famine, and flood.
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As the Kalahari Desert faces a worsening dry season, prides, packs and herds of all kinds must rely on the power of family to survive.As the Kalahari Desert faces a worsening dry season, prides, packs and herds of all kinds must rely on the power of family to survive.As the Kalahari Desert faces a worsening dry season, prides, packs and herds of all kinds must rely on the power of family to survive.

  • Directors
    • Renée Godfrey
    • Matt Meech
  • Writers
    • Edward Allen
    • David Fowler
  • Star
    • Regé-Jean Page
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  • IMDb RATING
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    • Directors
      • Renée Godfrey
      • Matt Meech
    • Writers
      • Edward Allen
      • David Fowler
    • Star
      • Regé-Jean Page
    • 8User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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      • Renée Godfrey
      • Matt Meech
    • Writers
      • Edward Allen
      • David Fowler
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    9declancarroll-44026

    A exemplary documentary of the Kalahari Desert

    I loved this documentary. A very upstanding documentary that shows the way of life in the Kalahari Desert. It was beautifully filmed and one of the best documentaries of 2022. I would definitely recommend this documentary to familes.
    9patherwill

    Excellent Animal Docu with superb narrator

    I think I'm able to say that I have seen some pretty good documentaries during 60 + years of Television and Film, from Armand & Michaela Denis and Hans & Lottie Hass, David Attenborough when he first started appearing on TV in the 50s up until now. This was a 'standout' about the Kalahari Desert and Okavango Delta and takes us through lightening electrical storm, baking hot days. Fires and rains when they finally arrive. As narrator Regé - Jean Page says, here, teamwork is the key and the means of survival. Beautifully filmed and certainly one of THE best in a very long line.
    10g-terzieva

    Beautiful story, narrated by brilliant voice.

    Amazing views and shots and a beautifully told story. In addition to that wonderful picture - the amazing, soothing voice of the narrator. Admirations to people who made this possible.
    10rjritujain

    Captivating

    I love the family story in this which helps you connect in a unique way. I simply couldn't put it down. Now I want to visit the Kalahari. I have seen many nature documentaries but this is simply the most beautiful. I am so impressed that after the huge success of Bridgerton, a star would choose such a project to help a good cause. Looking forward to many more in future.
    8farshidkarimi

    Great Documentary

    Although this documentary has taken a (conspicuous) leaf out of the book of "Okavango: River of Dreams" , I still like it. It is beautiful and the animals shown in it are great.

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • جنّة رغم الصعاب: حكاية عائلات
    • Filming locations
      • Okavango Delta, Botswana
    • Production companies
      • Freeborne Media
      • Wild Space Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 18m(78 min)
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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