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2011 · Movie · 1h 41m

The Island President

CriticsCritics: 85
AudienceAudience: 7.4

This documentary follows a globe-trotting president of the Maldives as he works to protect his low-lying island nation. After helping bring democracy to the country, he takes on the urgent challenge of preventing it from disappearing beneath the sea.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy environmental documentaries and stories about political courage; Not for you if you prefer fictional narratives or lighter subject matter.

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Director

Jon Shenk

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