CNN - The Wonder List Series 1 (2015) Part 1 Vanuatu Landlords of Paradise

The Wonder List

In The Wonder List with Bill Weir, storyteller Bill Weir and renowned filmmaker Philip Bloom go on a quest to tell the untold stories of extraordinary people, places, cultures and creatures that are at a crossroads. Across eight, one hour episodes, Weir and Bloom will take viewers to Vanuatu; the Galapagos Islands; Ikaria, Greece; the Taj Mahal in India; the Alps; the Dead Sea; the Everglades and Venice. While in these visually stunning locations, captured by Bloom’s unparalleled cinematography, Weir explores the forces of change that effect so many lives, and discovers what can be done to save them.

Part 1: Vanuatu: Landlords of Paradise

The volcanic islands of Vanuatu in the South Pacific are most peoples’ idea of an unspoiled paradise. They are also home to some of the most fascinating tribes on the planet. These are the Landlords of Paradise, but they are far from united on how to preserve their idyllic lifestyle. The Yakel tribe eschew the modern world, enjoying a centuries-old lifestyle while fending off the forces of commerce. Their enterprising neighbours on other islands within Vanuatu welcome the looming investment from the outside world. Are they right to embrace change to join the wider world? Are the Yakel right to cling to the past and ignore the future? Bill takes The Wonder List to meet these dynamic tribes that hold the deeds to heaven-on-earth, and confronts the factors that threaten the traditions of an ancient people.

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