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202587 minPGdocumentary

climate-change climate-adaptation migration

One Word

202587 minPGdocumentary

In the Marshall Islands, residents share their experiences and challenges as climate change threatens their homes and way of life.

climate-change climate-adaptation migration

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2025• 87 minPG

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In the Marshall Islands, residents share their experiences and challenges as climate change threatens their homes and way of life.

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This vivid and highly charged documentary about the impacts of climate change was developed and filmed alongside the people of the Marshall Islands. 2020 | Director: Viviana Uriona **This channel is owned by Cineverse, its contents are under legal license and ownership. All rights reserved** For more Movies, *LIKE & SUBSCRIBE* Visit us Binge-watch more documentaries here:

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