‘Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale’: 5 things you need to know about Netflix documentary
Prides, packs, and herds of all types must count on the strength of the family to survive as the Kalahari desert's dry season worsens. 'Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale' is a documentary that explores the Okavango Delta, a large oasis that is home to one of Africa's most diverse animal populations. It's also a haven, developed and maintained on a daily basis by its inhabitants in exchange for meeting their every need.
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When does ‘Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale’ release and where can you watch it?
'Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale' will be available on Netflix worldwide from March 3. The special has a running time of 78 minutes.
What is ‘Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale’ about?
According to Netflix, "'Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale’ explores the Okavango Delta, a vast oasis isolated from the rest of the world by an unforgiving desert. It’s also a refuge, built and maintained daily by its inhabitants; in return, it caters to their every need. Big cats may appear to reign here, but in reality, the fate of every creature, great and small, is intertwined. The film explores the blueprints for building the perfect world and managing it sustainably despite extremes of drought, famine, and flood. Most crucially, it spotlights those passing the secret formula on to their descendants, who will find it harder than ever before to keep their Eden intact."
Who stars in ‘Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale’?
Regé-Jean Page
Regé-Jean Page is the narrator of this nature documentary. His outstanding performance as 'Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings' in Netflix's Emmy-nominated drama series 'Bridgerton' enthralled fans across the world. Page has been nominated for Emmys, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Black Reel Awards for Television, Satellite Awards, and TV Choice Awards, as well as winning prizes in his respective categories at the MTV Movie & TV Awards and the NAACP.
Showrunner
Brad Bestelink is the film's director of photography, while Renee Godfrey is the film's director and producer. Matt Meech is the Editor and Co-Director, and James Honeyborne is the Executive Producer for 'Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale.'
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