The Island President

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The Island President | Jon Shenk | Maldives | 2011 | 101 min

After bringing democracy to his country, President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, the lowest-lying country in the world, takes up the fight to keep his homeland from disappearing under the sea.

Awards

People’s Choice Awards, Best Documentary, Toronto International Film Festival

INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATION, Pare Lorentz Award

SHEFFIELD INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL, Sheffield Green Award – Special Mention