There Once was an Island: Te Henua e Nnoho
2011 · 1h 20m
Documentary
Directed by
Briar March
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There Once was an Island: Te Henua e Nnoho
Overview
Three people in a unique Pacific Island community face the first devastating effects of climate change, including a terrifying flood. Will they decide to stay with their island home or move to a new and unfamiliar land, leaving their culture and language behind forever?
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