A documentary called The Hands that Built Lanzarote makes interesting viewing. The film gives god insight into the transformation of the island from a place where life was hard for the locals struggling with the landscape to provide food for their families and work was scarce. This story tells how Cesar Manrique secured the islands economic future by utilising the its natural beauty to perform works of art. The artist worked with a team of gifted profesionals who have come together to tell the story.