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      Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale

      2022 1h 19m Documentary Nature List
      Reviews 83% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Elephants, lions, wolves and many more species thrive in the Kalahari Desert's Okavango Delta, but a worsening dry season threatens its future. Read More Read Less

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      Daniela K Regé's voice is enough for me, and the fact that the documentary is also beautiful is the icing on the cake. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/30/23 Full Review Michelle G The story is told through beautiful, sweeping aerial shots of the Okavango Delta, complemented by close-up shots of the family interacting in their day-to-day lives. Through this intimate lens, we witness the triumphant moments and the heart-wrenching moments that come with such a unique lifestyle. We get to see the complexities of life in such an environment and the special bond that the family has with its wildlife.With the help of the family, viewers are able to develop a deeper understanding of the intricate ecosystem as well as the challenges that come with living in a place like this. "Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale" is an eye-opening and inspiring look into a unique way of life. It offers viewers an intimate look at the family's struggles and triumphs as they navigate their lives in one of the world's most stunning places. The stunning visuals and the intimate stories of the family truly make this documentary a must watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/04/22 Full Review Audience Member They're called african wild dogs, or painted dogs, not painted wolves....not that they're members of either family. If you're going to try for nature documentaries, you'll have to learn what the animals are actually called, netflix. You can't just go around renaming things willy-nilly. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Exceptional storytelling of the familial wildlife of the Kalahari Dessert in Botswana. It's educational, entertaining and great for all ages. Narration by Regé-Jean Page makes for an intriguing listen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member FANTASTIC! BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AND MUSIC! I learned so much and loved the MESMERIZING voice by the narrator, Rege-Jean Page. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Aaron Phillips But Why Tho? A Geek Community Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale is a compelling documentary film that observes a year in the life of the animal residents of the Okavango Delta in the Kalahari desert. Rated: 9/10 Jan 4, 2023 Full Review Sabrina McFarland Common Sense Media Minus a few disturbing images that may not be suitable for younger viewers, this documentary is an exemplary picture of wildlife existence in the wilderness. Rated: 4/5 Mar 21, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Elephants, lions, wolves and many more species thrive in the Kalahari Desert's Okavango Delta, but a worsening dry season threatens its future.
      Director
      Renée Godfrey
      Genre
      Documentary, Nature
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 3, 2022
      Runtime
      1h 19m