The Island President
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In Theaters: March 28, 2012 (limited)
PG | 1h 41m | Documentary
The Island President is the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting a problem greater than any other world leader has ever faced—the literal survival of his country and everyone residing in it.
After leading a 21-year pro-democracy movement against the brutal regime of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, during which he survived repeated imprisonments and torture, Nasheed became president at the age of 41, only to encounter a far more implacable adversary than a dictator—the ocean.
The 1200 islands of the Maldives would become unlivable if there were a rise of just three meters in sea level. Unless dramatic changes are made by the larger countries of the world, the Maldives is in danger of disappearing under the sea.
| Director: | Jon Shenk |
| Studio: | Actual Films |
| Producer(s): | Richard Berge, Bonni Cohen |
| Official Site: | www.theislandpresident.com |
