Sierra Leone: The urgency to live | Deadliest Journeys

00:00 The daily life of the inhabitants of Sierra Leone is far from simple, but its men and women are like the emblem of their country: the lion.

6:27 Blood Diamonds, the key to insanity
11:27 Driving with half a truck isnt an unusual scene
25:20 Work isnt easy even for kids
31:35 Setting off in the landmind of Sierra Leonne
37:50 Ebola striked another village
directed by: Sebastian Perez, Guillaume Lhotellier

Their will to get out of it does not fail. Despite the scourges that regularly strike them, Sierra Leoneans approach life with humor and an inexhaustible joie de vivre. Nothing stops the inhabitants of this small West African country. Theo, the sand looter, Vandi and his transport company, and Fatima and her seven children, fight every day to earn a living, delivering a real lesson in self-sacrifice and courage.

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[mickfeagan]

I am 72 retired 🇺🇲 long haul trucker and dirt truck driver. These videos never cease to amaze and teach me new "McGuyver" tricks about getting unstuck or doing repairs with little to no help. Thanks for these great films. ❤

[SaulFtw]

I went to school to learn warehousing and there was a guy in my class, Bubagar from Sierra Leone.
He would study a course for 2 years, and then swap to a different profession. When I asked him why he does that, he said he wants to return to Sierra leone and teach people there the ropes and set up companies in order to help his country. Last I have seen on his socials he had returned there and started a few businesses and I assume he's doing well.
He never complained, always studied hard and got excellent grades. I helped him through the years because his Dutch wasn't good but he would always pay attention to me and together we would get him through the tests. The mentions in this docu about them having a spirit like a tiger isn't a lie!

[robertwilkinson]

I will never complain about my life anymore .these guys have got it so hard bless them all

[BarryCountyLyfe]

These shows remind me how privileged I am and how lazy I can be.
It also gives me gratitude for what I have. Thanks for these awesome shows!

[liltalent]

And people my at job always wonder why I’m always happy every day at work no matter what I got going on. I always tell them that I’m blessed to be where I am today. As kid growing up in two civil war from Liberia and Sierra Leone I never thought I was gonna make it out alive to see my people still struggling every day and night I just use it as motivation to continue doing good in life and never forget my upbringing.

[OneSquidOneBike]

I’m going though some tough times right now. Seeing videos like this always makes me remember that someone else would kill to be in my shoes. Always be grateful for what you have.

[lpe]

Vondi is the best boss I've ever watched, and I've watched 20-plus hours of these documentaries. The difference is that he actually stays calm and works as hard as his men!

[KiranKumarAshok]

the two guys on the wrecked truck were so wholesome, they deserve everything

[roofwall]

It warms my heart to see how optimistic every single person seems to be. I know this does not apply to everyone, but at least in most of these documentaries, everyone is smiling and loving life. I appreciate the hard work they do to survive. Its unfortunate they are in a perpetual state of bitter survival, but sometimes life sucks.

[peterfrazer]

I cant help but be amazed at these cheerful people enduring the conditions. God bless them.

[mickfeagan]

"A good driver needs to be a good mechanic " BEST ADVICE FOR ANY TRUCK DRIVER!!!!❤❤❤

[whatthefuck]

I absolutely love them, out of all those hardships, they still have a smile on their face.

[dennismbaabu]

I know Africa we have our problems but watching some of this documentaries i thank God for my home country Kenya

[johanrynjah]

I can't help but laugh along with those two guys on the wrecked truck who are laughing away at the face of hardship . . . wet from head to toe and eating only a wet bread soaked by the rain for dinner . . . Hardship will one day leave them because it cannot break their spirit to fight and carry on forward . . . I now feel ashamed of myself for complaining about the little imperfection that comes along with life. . . These people are struggling at a jumbo level. .May God bless them all . . .

[Nturenut]

These are tough people. May they all be blessed.

[Henry_Kezo]

Inspite of all these hardship, the smile on their faces are priceless

[jurgenkuhlmann]

A colleague of mine I worked with in a transport company in Cologne, Germany around 1998 even ran a small hotel somwhere in Freetown. His name was Santigie Camara, but everyone called him Sammy. Always joking and smiling. Never will forget that bloke.

[ultramanxk]

Watching these videos make me feel how lucky I am and at the same time I'd not hesitate to lend a hand to my neighbors.

[janisganey]

It’s sad to see the struggles of everyone, they persevere, struggles strong people. I know a few children that need to see this Documentary, I could only hope that they would truly see and change their behaviors. Thank you for this Doc!

[guruusha]

It brought me tears on watching the human suffering. God bless these men and women.