The Seychelles is known as a tropical paradise with a multi-million dollar tourist industry. But beyond the 5-star hotels and azure beaches is a country in turmoil. Based on population, Seychelles has the biggest heroin problem in the world with around 10% of Seychellois dependent on the drug. Joseph Fady Banane, who’s lived on the islands all his life, was one of them.
Now free of heroin, Fady investigates the secret epidemic that lies behind the luxury. Meeting drug users, dealers, police, and the communities caught in the middle, Fady confronts a painful past and tries to reconnect with those he loves…and almost lost.
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Credits:
Africa Eye Editor – Tom Watson
Produced and Directed by Louise Adamou, Chris Alcock
Reporter – Joseph Fady Banane
Camera – Chris Alcock
Second Camera – Louise Adamou
Film Editors – Domenico Favata, Carole Bertinet
Local Producer – Rassin Vannier
Reversioning Producer – Anna Payton
Social Media Producer – Anusha Kumar
Digital Producer – Tamasin Ford
Impact Producer – Courtney Bembridge
Production Manager – Simon Frost
Online Editor – Chris Stott
Dubbing Mixer - Jez Spencer
Colour grader – Boyd Nagle
Graphics – Aslan Livingstone RA
Production Coordinator – Sarah Clarke
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