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Netflix's 'Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale' Africa Nature Doc Trailer

by Alex Billington
February 14, 2022
Source: YouTube

"It's the bonds within the pride, the pack, and the herd, that allow each member to succeed." Netflix has debuted an official trailer for another nature documentary titled Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale, all about the animals of the Okavango Delta. The delta is a vast oasis, isolated from the rest of the world by unforgiving desert, found in Botswana in the middle of Africa (check Google Maps). Big cats may appear to reign here, but in reality, the fate of every creature, great and small, is intertwined. This film explores the blueprints for building the perfect world, managing it sustainably, and maintaining it – despite extremes of drought, famine, and flood. Most crucially, the film exciting will spotlight those passing the secret formula on to their descendents. Sounds like it's a bit more than just your usual discovery channel film! Featuring cinematography by Brad Bestelink, and narration by Regé-Jean Page. This looks absolutely incredible, of course, so much astounding footage that always still makes you wonder "how did they get that shot?!" Enjoy.

Here's the trailer (+ poster) for Renée Godfrey's doc Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale, on YouTube:

Renée Godfrey's documentary Surviving Paradise explores the Okavango Delta in Botswana, a vast oasis, isolated from the rest of the world by unforgiving desert. It’s also a refuge, built and maintained daily by its inhabitants; in return, it caters for their every need. Big cats may appear to reign here, but in reality, the fate of every creature, great and small, is intertwined. This film explores the blueprints for building the perfect world, managing it sustainably, and maintaining it – despite extremes of drought, famine, and flood. Most crucially, it spotlights those passing the secret formula on to their descendents, who will find it harder than ever before to keep their Eden intact. Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale is a nature doc directed & produced by filmmaker Renée Godfrey, making her feature directorial debut after working on various TV movies and TV doc series previously. Co-directed & edited by Matt Meech. Netflix will release Surviving Paradise streaming on Netflix starting March 3rd, 2022 coming up. Who wants to watch this?

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