From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series
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Directed by: Stephani Gordon | Produced by: Whitney Yadao-Evans, Niquole Esters, and Jennifer Shoemaker | Documentary | 2018 | USA / Papua New Guinea | 13:06
Gwala Rising in the Bwanabwana Islands depicts the revitalization of traditional conservation practices in the islands of Papua New Guinea. The community of Anagusa Island is combating the effects of climate change and protecting the coral reefs they rely on using gwala: the traditional practice of setting aside a reef or forest area to allow the ecosystem to recover. Gwala is helping the community of Anagusa Island prosper - empowering men and women with improved access to food and livelihoods.
