Zanzibar: Trouble in Paradise (2022): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2022, Zanzibar: Trouble in Paradise is a documentary film directed by Steven-Charles Jaffe, running about 12 minutes.

What it’s about. Zanzibar: Trouble in Paradise depicts a group of women who gained financial independence and stability in an otherwise male dominated culture through seaweed farming, until climate change killed the seaweed. The film follows the women, whose ingenuity led them to a new crop, more resistant to climate change: sea sponges. However, new challenges occurred; combating bacteria and climate change threatening their new product as well. In bringing the story of these women to light, the film demonstrates their resiliency and individual struggles facing the effects of climate change. While many documentaries focus on the science, Zanzibar shines a light on the disaster's impact upon those least likely to be heard.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zanzibar: Trouble in Paradise page.

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