In the documentary-interview The Sea Betrayed Me, Sheikh shares, in the form of a monologue-confession, the journey he undertook at just 14 years old, from Gambia to Italy, passing through Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and the Libyan desert, driven by the dream of becoming a footballer. With authentic and moving words, he evokes vivid, emotionally charged images, giving voice to a path marked by pain, hope, and courage. His storytelling, intense and visually powerful, transports the viewer into the places and moments he lived, leaving a deep impression through the strength and honesty with which it is shared.