Film review: The Last Tourist

Film review: The Last Tourist

Born Explorer Films, Skin and Bones Film

Elevation Pictures

Release date

The film is releasing in select theatres on April 1 and across all digital and on-demand platforms on April 5.

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"'The Last Tourist' tackles overtourism and how it disturbs wildlife, the earth, and vulnerable populations.   

Holiday hotspots are reaching a breaking point in terms of numbers.  The film mentions that travel rates have increased from 25 million people annually in 1950 to 1.6 billion in 2020.  

The documentary conveys that tour operators, travel companies, and cruises are persuading you on how to spend your money.  This leaves the local communities that heavily rely on the tourism industry with nothing.

Social media could also be a reason why individuals need to go to certain places. They also need that "selfie" to prove it.  But what will we do to get that photo?  There is footage from hidden cameras showing tourists applauding and taking photos of animals performing for their pleasure while being tortured behind the scenes.  

The documentary also shows how certain tourists behave on vacation. There are images of tourists going into restricted areas and destroying the environment in order to get that perfect photo.

There is a lot more to see in this film.  I highly recommend that you watch it.  If you get a chance, check it out and let me know your thoughts.  Let me know if you think we need to change the way we travel."

Directed by 

Tyson Sadler

Writers 

Jesse Mann and Tyson Sadler

Starring 

Lem Baing as Self

Elizabeth Becker as Self

Lek Chailert as Self

Costas Christ as Self

Sebastian Cumbayale as Self

Rachel Dodds as Self

Clarissa Elakis as Self

Judy Kepher Gona as Self

Jane Goodall as Self

Savita Gupta as Self

Martha Honey as Self

Peter Kamau as Self

Gary E. Knell as Self

Melissa Matlow as Self

Francisca Qquerar Mayta as Self

Miguel Gongora Meza as Self

Michelle Oliel as Self

Bruce Poon Tip as Self

Produced by 

Sonny Atkins, Dave Daga, Kyle Jordan, Lauren Michell, Ashley Monaghan, Marc Swenker, and Molly Willows

Executive Producer

Bruce Poon Tip and Liane Thomas

Music by 

Anthony Fung, Anton Peterson, and Heidi Webster

Cinematography by 

Stephen Chandler Whitehead

Edited by 

Jesse Mann