Gringo Trails

Jan 1 2014 Not Rated 1h 19m
Adventure, Documentary, Drama

Are tourists destroying the planet-or saving it? How do travelers change the remote places they visit, and how are they changed? From the Bolivian jungle to the party beaches of Thailand, and from the deserts of Timbuktu, Mali to the breathtaking beauty of Bhutan, GRINGO TRAILS traces stories over 30 years to show the dramatic long-term impact of tourism on cultures, economies, and the environment.

Plot

Gringo Trails raises urgent questions about one of the most powerful global industries of our time: tourism. With stunning footage from Bolivia, Thailand, Mali, and Bhutan, the film follows the well-worn 'gringo trail' travel route in Latin America and beyond, revealing a complex web of relationships between cultures that collide yet need one another: host countries looking for financial security and the tourists who provide it in their quest for authentic experiences. Travelers, transformed by new landscapes and beliefs, also have unforeseeable--sometimes catastrophic effects on the places they visit. Through the life-changing stories of travelers and locals, Gringo Trails explores the dramatic impact of tourism around the world over the past three decades and gives examples of sustainable alternatives.

Written by

Pegi Vail

Directed by

Pegi Vail

Cast

Costas Christ, Yossi Ghinsberg, Pico Iyer

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, Bhutan, Thailand, Bolivia, Mali

Languages

English, Español

Awards

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Trailers
Gringo Trails - official trailer
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7.3 out of 10
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