Good Morning SuperForest! This Friday I am sharing with you an inspiring TV series that I love! Ok, so it’s not a “film” per se, but I do see each episode as a mini documentary, so I think it qualifies.
Now in its third season, Departures stars Justin Lukach and Scott Wilson, with the superb camerawork of Andre Dupuis. The basic premise is: two typical Canadian guys, traveling the world and expanding their horizons. Through their discoveries of other cultures and landscapes, the guys learn more about themselves and each other, making their friendship stronger. Scott and Justin have a real straight man/funny man dynamic, each of them bringing something different and equally entertaining and informative to the show.
I love this show because I have not traveled much in my life, so living vicariously through Scott and Justin is a great way for me to learn about other countries and be entertained all at once!
You can view episodes online on the OLN Website, or if you are in Canada, Departures airs on OLN Saturday nights at 10:00 p.m. Eastern. They also have a YouTube Channel, DeparturesTV where you can catch clips of episodes.
Departures is SuperForesty because it is all about learning, growing and embracing other cultures. It’s all about connection: connection to friends, strangers and the world around us. One of my favourite episodes is when they visit a nomadic tribe in Mongolia.
From a filmic perspective, Andre’s camerawork is stunning. He always seems to capture what is going on using angles that suit each mood. His keen, creative eye spots so much beauty in the countries they visit, and he’s always got the camera running for any historical tidbits from Scott or funny hijinks Justin is providing at any given moment.
If you have the chance to watch this show, I recommend it!
What travel shows or documentaries are entertaining or inspiring to you?
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