This short documentary follows the effort of a group of Carib people from Dominica attempting to build a traditional canoe, and sail it across the Caribbean, visiting islands on their way, to the Orinoco Delta and ultimately up river to Guyana, the birthplace of Carib culture.
This is a fascinating and intimate documentary that brings the audience into a place and culture rarely seen. The landscapes are beautiful, and the ancient cultural practices are both interesting and impressive. The goal to symbolically bring together the disparate Carib people by journeying to the various islands they now inhabit, and keep their culture alive, is also inspiring.
While the voyage itself is sometimes tense, overall this is a real feel good documentary, that simply showcases people embracing, enjoying, sharing and reviving their culture and heritage.
This is a fascinating and intimate documentary that brings the audience into a place and culture rarely seen. The landscapes are beautiful, and the ancient cultural practices are both interesting and impressive. The goal to symbolically bring together the disparate Carib people by journeying to the various islands they now inhabit, and keep their culture alive, is also inspiring.
While the voyage itself is sometimes tense, overall this is a real feel good documentary, that simply showcases people embracing, enjoying, sharing and reviving their culture and heritage.
