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.
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| Release Date: | Jan 01, 2007 |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Production Company: | University of Pittsburgh |
| Production Countries: | United States of America, Montserrat |
| Casts: | Rose Willock, Basil Chambers, Susan Laughlin, Daniel Sweeney, Lloyd Aymer |
| Status: | Released |
| Budget: | $0 |
| Revenue: | 0 |
