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The Island President

“Can this man save the world?”

2012 · 1 h 41 min
Directed by Jon Shenk · USA · American Independent Cinema
Documentary

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Cast

Mohamed Nasheed

Credits

Cinematography: Jon Shenk
Music: Marco D'Ambrosio
Editing: Pedro Kos
Produced by: Richard Berge Bonni Cohen

Plot

Follows the globe-trotting journey of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, the lowest-lying country in the world, who, after bringing democracy to his country, takes up the fight to keep it from disappearing under the sea.

Sinekatalog’s take

An urgent, accessible documentary about a leader trying to rally the world to stop his low-lying nation from drowning. It is persuasive and personable, if somewhat one-sided. A strong pick for viewers interested in climate politics and diplomacy.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (1,271 votes)
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