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Deep Dive: Eating Up Easter (2019)

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Eating Up Easter
Eating Up Easter focuses on the Rapanui community of Easter Island as they face environmental collapse and cultural erosion due to tourism and industrial development. The film presents the community's efforts to protect their heritage and ecosystem while navigating the pressures of modernity. Through interviews and community initiatives, the documentary captures the Rapanui people's fight to preserve their traditions and safeguard their ancestral land. The film features various members of the Rapanui community, including Jeff Saunders and Diana Cimino, who share their perspectives on the impact of tourism on their culture and environment. The documentary runs for 76 minutes and is produced in the US, available in English, French, and Spanish, reflecting the diverse influences on the island.

Why Watch

  • •Meet the Rapanui community fighting for their culture.
  • •See how tourism impacts Easter Island's environment.
  • •Find out about sustainable solutions for island preservation.

Did You Know

•The film features interviews with community members like Jeff Saunders.
•Eating Up Easter has a runtime of 76 minutes.
•The documentary was directed by Sergio M. Rapu.

Perfect For

Environmental activismCultural heritageTourism impact studies