Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean

Synopsis

In the late 1990s, massive volcanic eruptions destroyed Montserrat’s infrastructure and leveled the island’s capital, Plymouth. Today, Montserrat’s 4,000 citizens are still coming to terms with this traumatic event. "Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean" explores how shared values—community, hope, faith—and traditions serve as sources of strength and identity for Montserratians as they rebuild their lives together. The film culminates in a portrayal of the sights and sounds of Montserrat’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival, a commemoration of African slaves who rebelled against their Irish slave masters on Saint Patrick’s Day, 1768. A unique blend of African, Caribbean, and Irish traditions, the Saint Patrick’s Day Festival represents the past, present, and future of a resilient people.

Main Cast

Rose Willock

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Basil Chambers

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Susan Laughlin

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Daniel Sweeney

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Lloyd Aymer

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Writer	David William Seitz
Directing	Director	David William Seitz
Production	Producer	Alexandra Klaren Seitz Erik Churchill Burke Olsen David William Seitz
Editing	Editor	Chris Campbell
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