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202250 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A Letter from Yene

202250 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Coastal erosion and urbanization threaten the livelihoods of residents in Yene, a town in Senegal once known for its vibrant fishing and farming community.

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Manthia Diawara

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Coastal erosion and urbanization threaten the livelihoods of residents in Yene, a town in Senegal once known for its vibrant fishing and farming community.

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Manthia Diawara

Manthia Diawaradirector

Manthia Diawara

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In Yene, Senegal, filmmaker Manthia Diawara interacts with local residents facing coastal erosion and urbanization. Once a thriving center for fishermen and farmers, the town now confronts significant environmental challenges. Through conversations with community members, Diawara reveals how daily activities affect the local environment. The film captures the struggle between development and the preservation of traditional livelihoods in this historically rich seaside area.

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