Michael Lees finds himself in the forests of Dominica, equipped with basic survival gear, religious texts, and a camera. He questions humanity's separation from nature and reflects on what constitutes a good life. As he begins to adapt, Hurricane Maria strikes the island with devastating force. The Category 5 storm leaves Dominica in ruins, disrupting essential services. In the aftermath, the island's residents turn to ancestral methods of survival, confronting their past amid the destruction.

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See Michael Lees adapt to life in the Dominica forests.
Find out how Hurricane Maria impacted island survival.
Meet the inhabitants returning to ancestral ways after disaster.

Did You Know

Hurricane Maria was a Category 5 storm that struck Dominica in 2017.
Michael Lees uses only basic survival gear and religious texts during his time in the forest.
The documentary has a runtime of 75 minutes.
Dominica's landscape was ravaged, forcing residents to revert to ancestral living.

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Survival enthusiastsHurricane impact studiesNature and environment lovers

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What hurricane struck Dominica during Michael Lees' journey?

Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 storm, struck Dominica during Michael Lees' journey.

What survival gear did Michael Lees take with him to the forests of Dominica?

Michael Lees took basic survival gear, religious texts, and a camera with him to the forests of Dominica.

What was the duration of the documentary 'Uncivilized'?

The duration of 'Uncivilized' is 75 minutes.

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