We're thrilled to release the trailer for The Greatest Soul on Earth - a documentary by Lee Doig
@letitrainfilms , more than 10 years in the making.
A captivating, untold story on the natural phenomenon of the Wild Coast sardine run, this film brings together indigenous knowledge and science, sharing unique perspectives grounded in ancestral beliefs, marine biology and lived experience.
🎬️ About the film
Every winter, billions of sardines embark on a perilous journey along South Africa’s Wild Coast. To science, this is an “ecological trap” – a mass migration driven by ancient genetics that often leads into predator-rich, warm waters. To the indigenous people of South Africa, it is a sacred inheritance, a seasonal pulse of life that connects the community to the rhythm of the ancestors and the sea. Two young marine scientists go on a journey to explore the sardine run and interrogate their cultural beliefs alongside their scientific knowledge. The film is directed by Lee Doig and produced by Sam Kelly, both of Let it Rain Films.
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