How much are we willing to risk in search for greener pastures? The documentary Kingsley's Crossing tells the compelling story of a 23 year old who left Cameroon in 2004 with the hope of finding a better life for himself and his family. Before leaving Cameroon he worked as a lifeguard in one of Cameroon's upscale hotels and earned about 50 euros a month. His view is, “Most families in my country want their children to go to Europe.” He says, in Europe African migrants can find a better life for themselves that will also help them provide for their families back home.
Kobre Channel's blog summarized this documentary aptly. "Kingsley left Cameroon on what he calls “his mission.” What followed was an excruciating six-month journey across half of Africa. Kingsley’s Crossing is the story of one man’s willingness to abandon everything – his family, his country, and his friends – in the hopes of finding a better life abroad...This tale of one person’s dream to escape from Africa to provide a better life for his family by working in Europe shows the aspirations of thousands condensed into one impactful story." Kinsley and the photo journalists nearly lost their lives in making this documentary. Their small boat began sinking and fortunately was rescued. This fact speaks of the risk of the journey and the courage of the young man. http://kobreguide.com/kingsleys_crossing/#sthash.FdumH3tz.dpuf
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