AFRICA'S PERFECT STORM (UNREPORTED WORLD)
In a summer of hurricanes and floods around the world, the incident that has taken the most lives has been little reported.
STORY
Reporter Seyi Rhodes and director Jamie Welham travel to Freetown in Sierra Leone just days after a deadly mudslide, witnessing the terrible destruction and spending time with the survivors. Investigating the causes and devastating results of this natural disaster, this documentary provides a moving, first hand perspective from the people who've had their families and homes torn apart.
Character led documentary following a grief-stricken father, Maliki as he struggles with the death of his family.
IMPACT
We were invited by One World Media and the British Council to hold a screening in Sierra Leone as part of Hull-Freetown’s Freedom Week. It was also screened at Channel 4 as part of a wider discussion about covering natural disasters.
1 x 24 mins for Channel 4
CREDITS
Filmed, Produced and Directed Jamie Welham
Quicksilver Media
Exec Producer Eamonn Matthews
REVIEWS
"The first hand accounts have the greatest impact. A very moving film" - The Observer
“Beautifully told personal story that highlights a global issue” - FPA Judges
AWARDS
Foreign Press Association Awards - Winner Environment Story of the Year 2018
RTS Television Journalism Awards - Nominated Independent Award 2018