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202571 minPGdocumentary

natural-disasters climate-adaptation

Uncivilized | Documentary | Full Movie

202571 minPGdocumentary

In Puerto Rico, a young man seeks a return to primitive living in the forest, but Hurricane Maria forces the entire island to confront survival in a new reality.

natural-disasters climate-adaptation

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Uncivilized | Documentary | Full Movie

2025• 71 minPG

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In Puerto Rico, a young man seeks a return to primitive living in the forest, but Hurricane Maria forces the entire island to confront survival in a new reality.

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In Puerto Rico, a young man seeks to reconnect with the simplicity of ancient, “uncivilized” living. His exploration takes a dramatic turn when Hurricane Maria, a category 5 storm, strikes the island in 2017, forcing the population to adapt to a more primitive lifestyle. Directed by Michael Lees, this documentary examines the impact of natural disasters on modern society and the resilience of communities in the face of adversity. Michael Lees stars in this exploration of survival and human connection amidst chaos.

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