Welcome to the Smiling Coast: Living in the Gambian Ghetto

2016 • Directed by

Bas Ackermann

Documentary

A documentary behind the smile of Gambian tourism

A documentary that captures the daily struggles of 15 youngsters moving within the informal economy of the Gambian tourism industry of sun, safari and sex. With the lure of a better future just around the corner, do they try their luck abroad or find their peace at home?