The documentary Gringo Trails directed by Pegi Vail does an effective and efficient job in informing its intended audience of academic scholars about the effects of anarchism in tourism. Before watching this documentary, I had a vague concept of the consequences of mass tourism. After watching Gringo Trails, I found out how imperative it is to develop sustainable tourism not only for the environment but also for the locals who are residents of touristic destinations. Locals and tourists discuss the uncontrolled growth of tourism in undeveloped nations through well-narrated interviews. The well-managed camera angles and the sharp images enhance these primary sources making it feel like you are in remote jungles of Bolivia with Yossi. My attention was captured in the first couple of minutes of film with the anecdote about Yossi. The Director Vail did a successful job in placing a cliffhanger causing myself to be intrigued. I would highly recommend this documentary to not only my academic peers but also anybody interested in the topic of tourism.
Review of Gringo Trails
