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202610 minPGdocumentary

Black Water

202610 minPGdocumentary

Lake Mai Ndombe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces ecological collapse, threatening the survival of local communities reliant on its dwindling fish population.

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Lake Mai Ndombe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces ecological collapse, threatening the survival of local communities reliant on its dwindling fish population.

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Black Water is a poignant exploration of survival and resilience deep in the remote forest of the Congo Basin. This short film delves into the lives of a local community around Lake Mai Ndombe (Lake of ‘Black Water’) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This once bountiful body of water now teeters on the brink of collapse. Over the years, the lake’s vibrant fish population has dwindled, threatening the livelihoods of those who have relied on its resources for generations.

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