5/5
Against a backdrop of extreme poverty, personal loss and a marine environment changing beyond her control, Kokoly lives on a knife edge. Kokoly follows…
- Documentary
- United Kingdom
- 2019
- 15 min
Throughout the 25-minutes, the narrator educates the viewer about the Masaai way of life – exploring their political displacement that led them into a territory infiltrated with livestock killing Lions. Despite traditional efforts to reduce the harm to their economy, the Lions persisted – until a 13-year-old inventor transformed their strategy. Richard Turere created an ingenuous light system that would repel Lion attacks on livestock. His concept has had a life-changing effect on the local community – and beyond!
Throughout the 25-minutes, the narrator educates the viewer about the Masaai way of life – exploring their political displacement that led them into a territory infiltrated with livestock killing Lions. Despite traditional efforts to reduce the harm to their economy, the Lions persisted – until a 13-year-old inventor transformed their strategy. Richard Turere created an ingenuous light system that would repel Lion attacks on livestock. His concept has had a life-changing effect on the local community – and beyond!
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