The March Onwards | A Reel Guyana Documentary

The March Onwards is a Reel Guyana documentary that explores the stark choices confronting indigenous Warrau communities and local farmers on the precipice of development, in one of Guyana’s largest remaining mangrove forests. Torn between traditional crab-catching activities, the preservation of a fragile and unique natural environment, and the opportunity to exploit a state-sponsored drive for large-scale agriculture, the main characters find their stories and fates increasingly intertwined.
Being able to share culturally rich stories like these would not be possible without partnerships. The Guyana Marine Conservation Society, with the support of Republic Bank Guyana Limited, strive to develop conservation initiatives that help preserve our natural environment, and share the stories of the people who live in it.
This Documentary is part of Republic Bank ’s Power to Make A Difference programme, as the Bank’s social investment initiative is focused on creating alternative futures and supporting the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

[@amitganguli8011]

Truly spectacular. An excellent documentary.

[@PhilipVlogsMD]

Wow, thanks for highlighting I wish all the best. Nice production as well.

[@mabel-ye5cs]

Wonderful ❤❤❤

[@josephrajaram3131]

Peace be with you,amazing documentary,keep on keeping on,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤from New York.

[@waltertrotman7784]

Excellent, informative documentary. Let us endeavour to continue to bring innovative ideas to the table to assist not only Region 1 but the Country as a whole. God Bless.

[@johnnycrepaul547]

I love the documentary.

[@donnah5378]

Very informative. Glad they are figuring things out to help the crab farmers.

[@JonathanPersaudx]

Production quality as always A1

[@terrygomes1769]

Keep up the good work TEAM REEL, watching frm East coast Demerara

[@robinmotayne9933]

Really exceptional work ❤

[@njcraftycreations]

Before moving to Guyana I consumed as many TH-cam documentaries and vlogs I could to about this beautiful country. Thank you for sharing this story, it helps colour a complex topic and struggle. The majority videos on Guyana focus on tourism so sharing real thought provoking stories is so important to initiate discussion and educate.

[@reelguyana8665]

Thank you for your comment! We appreciate you taking the time to watch The March Onwards. Check out our documentary “Coastland” for another relevant topic on Guyana 😬

[@petabel55]

Beautiful documentary. Watching from Toronto Canada. Hard life for the Warru people. Nice to see the transition to farming that would help them with income. Kudos to Raymond Small with the vision of farming and that he could coexist with the Warru people

[@reelguyana8665]

Thanks for watching! Please share with anyone who you think may be interested in this 🇬🇾🙏

[@ashanastewart1458]

Watching from Gt

[@naomib880]

Watching from Berbice❤as a mixed Amerindian i feel happy you are giving them a chance to showcase their daily life❤

[@reelguyana8665]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@reelguyana8665]

​Hello Everyone, we hope you've enjoyed The March Onwards -- and if you did, please leave us a like and comment below on what your favourite part of the documentary was!

[@terrygomes1769]

I really enjoyed the farming side, and also pepper side too,I believe it will transform in a very big way in times to come in Guyana and abroad. ❤

[@johnnycrepaul547]

Conflicts with nature and development. But the poor and nature suffer and the rich benefits..

[@leung619]

Watching from Region 1, I'm originally from Morawahanna opposite Smith Creek, one of the main reason the crabs are not marching as the use to is not just because the Forrest is being cut down, those people catch the crabs all year round so the crabs doesn't get to reproduce hence the crab population is on a rapid decline! Now the crab season is not like 15 years ago when I was a boy the crabs was right at the river banks and the landing as she rightly pointed out. I think the biggest impact on the crabs are not the farmers, it's the same Warrous catching the crabs year round. I understand your angle was about preserving the Mangroves but you should've done a bit more research on the real reason the crab population has declined, other countries have seasons and restrictions only Guyana its a free for all.

[@reelguyana8665]

Thanks you for this constructive feedback. We did in fact do our research and don’t claim that deforestation is the ONLY reason for crabs not being around. However it is a significant contributor to destruction of crab habitats. Ultimately the cost of development will have an impact and traditional livelihoods will be at risk despite many wanting to farm. This is meant to be more than just mangrove awareness but to also provoke how we view the idea of development and the costs involved.
Really appreciate you watching and giving feedback 🙏🇬🇾