Welcome to the Smiling Coast: Living in the Gambian Ghetto

Welcome to the Smiling Coast: Living in the Gambian Ghetto
Directed byBas Ackermann
Directed by
Bas Ackermann
A documentary that captures the daily struggles of 15 youngsters moving within the informal economy of the Gambian tourism industry of sun, safari and sex. With the lure of a better future just around the corner, do they try their luck abroad or find their peace at home?
Last Updated: November 18, 2025