PAPA EARTH- RANGI SKY is a TV series that will follow the real life journey of the ‘Endangered Islands Expedition’ - a seven member crew on a scientific mission. The goal is to scout the locations and set the stage for “State of Evolution” , the landmark documentary series that will profile vanishing island cultures.
Over thousands of years these cultures have refined their unique understanding of the world around them, developing traditional knowledge and interconnectivity between themselves and their natural environments. Collectively, this knowledge holds tremendous value for the global community, yet it is in danger of being lost.
2005 was “the year of islands”, and attention is sharply focused on the potential hazards confronting small island states. Susceptibility to environmental degradation and the force of globalisation are among these growing threats. By seizing the opportunity to record island cultures, preserving them before they vanish, the expedition will have long-standing global benefits, providing a permanent reference point for future generations.
Over 2 years the crew will navigate through unfamiliar territory, charting their course. Entirely unscripted, the series will depict the challenging tasks of mapping logistics, communicating cross-culturally and working with each other aboard the boat. As the expedition evolves, a candid and fascinating story will unfold.
Ultimately, PAPA EARTH- RANGI SKY is a story of people coming together in a remarkable effort to preserve a critical chapter of our collective human history.
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