About The Documentary
For 500 years we have been hearing about the myth of the extinction of the Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. And despite the harrowing experience of European invasion and colonialism beginning with Christopher Columbus, the Kalinago have survived these destructive genocidal attempts. This documentary journeys into the island of Dominica to tell the true story of the last remaining Indigenous people in the Lesser Antilles who have lived in the protected community of the Kalinago Territory for generations. Their stories of resistance, resilience, and survival are told through the voices of the first Kalinago representative in the national government and the youngest Kalinago chief as they strive to protect and celebrate their culture and history in a changing political, environmental and social landscape.
Cozier
This film follows the life of the first Kalinago representative in the national government and the youngest Kalinago chief as they strive to protect, celebrate their culture and history in a changing political, environmental and social landscape.
Chief Seattle
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.”
Kalinago
For 500 years we have been hearing about the myth of the extinction of the Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. And despite the harrowing experience of European invasion and colonialism beginning with Christopher Columbus, the Kalinago have survived these destructive genocidal attempts. This documentary journeys into the island of Dominica to tell the true story of the last remaining Indigenous people in the Lesser Antilles who have lived in the protected community of the Kalinago Territory for generations. Their stories-of resistance, resilience, and survival-are told through the voices of the first Kalinago representative in the national government and the youngest Kalinago chief as they strive to protect and celebrate their culture and history in a changing political, environmental and social landscape.
Climate
As we journey into the island of Dominica to tell the true story of the last remaining Indigenous people in the Lesser Antilles who have lived in the protected community of the Kalinago Territory for generations. After spending time with warm and welcoming people, over time we would reveal their stories of resistance, resilience and stories of survival that are told through their voices.
Cultural Preservation
For 500 years we have been hearing about the myth of the extinction of the Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. And despite the harrowing experience of European invasion and colonialism beginning with Christopher Columbus, the Kalinago have survived these destructive genocidal attempts. This documentary journeys into the island of Dominica to tell the true story of the last remaining Indigenous people in the Lesser Antilles who have lived in the protected community of the Kalinago Territory for generations. Their stories-of resistance, resilience, and survival-are told through the voices of the first Kalinago representative in the national government and the youngest Kalinago chief as they strive to protect and celebrate their culture and history in a changing political, environmental and social landscape.
History
For 500 years we have been hearing about the myth of the extinction of the Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. And despite the harrowing experience of European invasion and colonialism beginning with Christopher Columbus, the Kalinago have survived these destructive genocidal attempts. This documentary journeys into the island of Dominica to tell the true story of the last remaining Indigenous people in the Lesser Antilles who have lived in the protected community of the Kalinago Territory for generations. Their stories-of resistance, resilience, and survival-are told through the voices of the first Kalinago representative in the national government and the youngest Kalinago chief as they strive to protect and celebrate their culture and history in a changing political, environmental and social landscape.
Event
November 14
Zeise Kinos & Monkey Music Club
Hamburg
The movie theatre premiere will take place on the 14th of November in the Zeise kino in Hamburg Ottensen. Right after we will host an After-Show Event, to connect with other creatives and interesting personalities.