Black Water
Trees and Seas Film Festival 2025
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11m
In the heart of the Congo Basin, Lake Mai Ndombe is vanishing—and with it, the way of life for countless families. Black Water uncovers the unintended consequences of aid-driven solutions, as mosquito nets become tools for overfishing, endangering fish stocks and livelihoods. Amid this crisis, a bold community-led restoration project offers a hopeful vision for sustainability through forest conservation and carbon credit innovation.
Leo Plunkett - Cinematographer
Fathima Simjee Gaston - Writer
Leo Plunkett - Writer
Fathima Simjee Gaston - Producer
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