The most recent documentary from DocuBay, Gateway to Hope: The Migrant Crisis, transports us to Lampedusa, a little Italian island that many migrants view as the gateway to Europe as they search for new worlds to start their lives. As it examines the causes, effects, complexities, and political ramifications of one of the most pressing issues of our day, the documentary also demonstrates that this is the beginning of the migrant crisis.

The Migrant Crisis review: Gateway to Hope: The majority of the globe reacts strongly to the horrific humanitarian situation whenever news breaks that refugee boats are sinking or migrants are being discovered dead in vehicles. The terrible journey itself is one of the worst horrors in recent human history, but what compels hundreds of refugees to squeeze into a truck, trek through an endless desert, or board an already crowded ship?

Gateway to Hope: The Migrant Crisis, a DocuBay original, brings viewers to the epicenter of the crisis—the little Lampedusa island, which, in the early 2010s, welcomed one of the first such refugee exodus. Despite its size and resources being far insufficient to handle the influx of people, the island continues to struggle with the crisis. The thought-provoking documentary examines the refugees' battle for survival, the frontline workers dealing with the crisis, the larger political implications, and the impact on the home country, all of which date back to the Arab Spring and the deteriorating conditions in the African nations that caused this exodus.

From the horrifying tales of migrants, including that of a young African girl who was raped en route by a man old enough to be her father, to the disturbing scenes witnessed by frontline workers as they rushed in after refugee boat sinking, the documentary offers an insight into one of the biggest crises faced by humanity in recent times.

Helmed by Max Serio, the documentary also features real-life footage of the victims of boat sinking, the staggering numbers of migrant exodus and more. Viewer discretion is also requested as the documentary does contain disturbing images. Gateway to Hope: The Migrant Crisis brings in rights activists, experts and members of the European Union, who give a more accurate picture of how migration is more about the political landscape across the countries.

According to the documentary, nations also employ the migrant crisis as a 'tool' to promote their political agendas and ask for financial assistance in addition to the humanitarian catastrophe. The creators have attempted to provide a 360-degree picture of the crisis, covering everything from the cause of the exodus to the escape for freedom and the consequences for the European nations that have taken them in.

Nevertheless, the magnitude of this catastrophe necessitated a longer time to produce a more thorough account. The documentary is only 45 minutes long, which makes it seem extremely insufficient to provide an accurate representation of reality. It appears to only address the major topics. The film's producers pledged to explore the challenges facing Lampedusa, but the island only acts as an introduction as the rest of the documentary covers other facets of the crisis. However, these are merely mentioned in passing and are not adequately addressed.

The Migrant Crisis verdict: A documentary that illuminates one of the urgent problems confronting the globe, notably European nations, is greatly appreciated. However, Gateway to Hope: Time restrictions prevent the migrant crisis from going into a full dive. Gateway of Europe: The Migrant Crisis, which debuted on World Refugee Day on June 20 on DocuBay, is worth watching despite its flaws.

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