Stolen Fish

by M. Juszczak | 2020 | 30 min

‘Stolen Fish’ is the first film to explore Gambia’s fishmeal factories, providing a unique perspective on the hidden drivers of migration and the domino effect of overfishing on food security, the environment and livelihoods. This medium-length documentary reveals how neocolonial exploitation of natural resources, consumer habits, and migration are interconnected, using The Gambia as a case study.

Premiered at Sheffield Doc/Fest, ‘Stolen Fish’ has been showcased at over 100 festivals in 44 countries, earning 30 awards, including the WWF Award, an Oscar-qualifying nomination at New Zealand’s Doc Edge Film Festival and the American IMPACT Docs Award.

Produced by Gosia Juszczak and MRG as part of the ‘Media, Minorities, and Migration‘ programme, this impactful documentary is now available online. Beyond its festival circuit, ‘Stolen Fish’ has reached 65,000 students worldwide through 180 educational screenings and workshops in schools and universities, highlighting the exploitation of the Gambian coast by Chinese fishmeal factories and the subsequent migration from West Africa to Europe.