Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale
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Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale is a documentary that explores how animal families reside and the challenges they face in Botswana's Okavango Delta. References and images include a lion cub's death, blood, predator attacks, animals eating another's remains, scent-marking of territory, pregnancies, and fire destruction of the land. Positive messages include learning how to overcome obstacles, unity of family ties, and preserving the past for future generations.
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What's the Story?
SURVIVING PARADISE: A FAMILY TALE looks at wildlife inhabitants in an African delta oasis. The region is a refuge occupied by animals such as elephants, painted wolves, and zebras. The land also endures constant droughts due to the purported growing threats of seasonal changes and causes the animals to set out and adapt to life as best as they can.
Is It Any Good?
Minus a few disturbing images that may not be suitable for younger viewers, this documentary is an exemplary picture of wildlife existence in the wilderness. "In this land, family is everything," says Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale narrator Regé-Jean Page (Bridgerton)."It's the bonds within the pride, the pack, and the herd that allow each member to succeed." And so does Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale as a film with its notable look at animal life that may be impacted by global climate change.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the perseverance and teamwork of the animals in Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale. How do they also demonstrate communication and courage ? Why are these important character strengths?
In what ways do you believe extreme seasonal changes may have affected the Okavango Delta? Why is it important for wildlife to maintain this land?
What is climate change? Should people care about the Earth's environment? Why or why not? What can we do to protect the planet?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: March 3, 2022
- Cast: Regé-Jean Page
- Directors: Renée Godfrey, Matt Meech
- Studio: Netflix
- Genre: Documentary
- Topics: Bugs, Ocean Creatures, Science and Nature, Wild Animals
- Character Strengths: Communication, Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork
- Run time: 79 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: March 3, 2022
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