Montserrat Emerald of the Caribbean (2007)

In the late 1990s massive volcanic eruptions destroyed Montserrats infrastructure and leveled the islands capital Plymouth Today Montserrats 4000 citizens are still coming to terms with this traumatic event Montserrat Emerald of the Caribbean explores how shared valuescommunity hope faithand 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 Montserrats annual St Patricks Day Festival a commemoration of African slaves who rebelled against their Irish slave masters on Saint Patricks Day 1768 A unique blend of African Caribbean and Irish traditions the Saint Patricks Day Festival represents the past present and future of a resilient people