Deep Dive: Uncivilized (2019)
Film Lens
In 'Uncivilized', Michael Lees travels to the forests of Dominica with basic survival gear, religious texts, and a camera. He questions humanity's separation from nature, asking why people left the forest and what constitutes a good life. As he adapts to his environment, Hurricane Maria strikes, marking one of the most powerful hurricanes in history. Caught in a palm leaf and bamboo hut, Michael experiences the storm's devastating effects firsthand.
The documentary depicts the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which left Dominica in ruins. Essential services were disrupted, forcing the island's inhabitants to return to ancestral ways of living for survival. Michael's personal struggle is intertwined with the broader narrative of a nation confronting its past and adapting to a new reality after disaster.
Why Watch
- •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.
Perfect For
Survival enthusiastsHurricane impact studiesNature and environment lovers