Wild El Salvador: In the Shadow of the Volcanoes
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2023
0 hr 50 min
Documentary
Join affable presenter Nigel Marven as he explores El Salvador, the volatile land of volcanoes with a colorful culture and natural history. Follow along as he climbs an active volcano near the capital San Salvador, comes face-to-face with a crocodile, cuddles a caecilian, fights fire with fire, dives deep into a volcanic lake, and discovers the Pompeii of Central America.
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- Cast:
- Nigel Marven
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Reviews
Purely Joyful Movie!
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A Disappointing Continuation
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This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
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This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama
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