Film Lens
The documentary focuses on the transformation of a community in D County, Bangladesh, where farmers have adapted to seasonal flooding by developing fish farming. The film details how these farmers, once limited to a single crop per year, have turned floods into an opportunity for increased income and nutrition through fish farming, which was initiated by an NGO founded by Mored. Mored's efforts to convince the community to invest in this venture took two years, highlighting the challenges of changing established practices.
As the film progresses, it examines the wider effects of this shift, including the need for community cooperation and the balance between small shareholders and larger investors. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining community ties and innovation as the farmers navigate their new roles as businesspeople, showcasing the complexities of economic development in a rural setting.
Why Watch
- •Meet Mored, the man who changed farming in D County.
- •Find out how floods became an asset for local farmers.
- •See how fish farming improved nutrition for the community.
Did You Know
•Farmers in D County could only produce one crop a year due to flooding.
•Mored took two years to convince the community to invest in fish farming.
•The Ford Foundation was the main donor for the fish farming project.
Perfect For
Sustainable agricultureCommunity developmentNGO initiatives