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Africa’s Hidden Seaforest An Eye For Detail
A quest to discover and reveal the Great African Having been diagnosed with autism at age 11, Alfie
Seaforest, the vast biodiversity that depends on it, and Bowen was bullied throughout school and university,
its importance to the planet. In the cold depths of the resulting in suicide attempts and psychosis. What
Atlantic Ocean, fears of swimming are overcome, kept him going throughout all of this was his love for
mental health issues are faced, a magical sea forest animals, and finding an outlet for this passion through
of kelp is brought to light, and a story of bravery and photography. ‘An Eye For Detail’ explores how
biodiversity teaches us that nature heals if we just feel nature and art can become not only an outlet for
and listen. those living with disabilities, but a therapy for people
struggling with mental illness.
Genre: WaterBear Originals Genre: WaterBear Originals
Format: 1 x 11’ / HD / 2020 Format: 1 x 5’ / HD / 2021
Credits: WaterBear Network Credits: WaterBear Network
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