Uncivilized
Synopsis
Disenchanted by the modern world, Michael Lees heads into the forest of Dominica with some basic survival gear, religious texts and a camera. "Why did man ever leave the forest? And what makes for a good life?" Just as he starts to acclimatize to his new life - the unexpected; Category 5 Hurricane Maria, one of the top ten strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history, makes a direct landfall. Michael is caught out in the open in a palm leaf and bamboo hut. With the nation in ruins, the forest destroyed, and essential services knocked out islandwide, the entire country must now return to a past way of life if they hope to survive.
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"Uncivilized" Trailer (AKA Surviving Hurricane Maria in the Forest)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Barbados Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
23/05/2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Lees
- Original Title
- Uncivilized
- Country of Origin
- Dominica
- Release Date
- 18/09/2019
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Studio Anansi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lees
Norris Francois
Nikki Abban, Sheldon Casimir
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Michael Lees
Director
Nikki Abban
Producer
Norris Francois
Editor
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What is Uncivilized about?
Disenchanted by the modern world, Michael Lees heads into the forest of Dominica with some basic survival gear, religious texts and a camera. "Why did man ever leave the forest? And what makes for a good life?" Just as he starts to acclimatize to his new life - the unexpected; Category 5 Hurricane Maria, one of the top ten strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history, makes a direct landfall. Michael is caught out in the open in a palm leaf and bamboo hut. With the nation in ruins, the forest destroyed, and essential services knocked out islandwide, the entire country must now return to a past way of life if they hope to survive.
Who directed Uncivilized?
Uncivilized was directed by Michael Lees.
Who stars in Uncivilized?
The principal cast of Uncivilized includes Michael Lees.
When was Uncivilized released and how long is it?
Uncivilized was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.