Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean (2007)

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.

Director: David William Seitz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Chris Campbell
Production: University of Pittsburgh
Country: United States of America, Montserrat
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

calypso, caribbean sea, st. patrick's day

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean about?
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.
Who directed Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean?
Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean was directed by David William Seitz.
Who stars in Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean?
Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean stars Rose Willock, Basil Chambers, Susan Laughlin, Daniel Sweeney, Lloyd Aymer.
How long is Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean?
Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean?
Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean is a Documentary film.
Where was Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean produced?
Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean was produced in United States of America, Montserrat.