Film Overview

DOMINICA THE SECRET GARDEN is a feature length documentary about the beautiful island of Dominica, popularly know as the Nature Island. It is located in the Caribbean Sea between Guadeloupe and Martinique, not to be mistaken for Dominica Republic. This mystical Island of numerous waterfalls, lakes, rivers and hot springs is a hidden garden, unspoiled and protect by its rouged mountains and people. The chronicles of it's amazing history, culture, and it's magnificent geography is revealed in this 60 minute documentary.

Learn about the indigenous Kalinago people, otherwise known in the history books as Caribs. Their history and journey to the Island 1000 years ago and how they manage to still be around today. Visit the last Carib Territory in the Caribbean.

Take a visual journey through historical Dominica. Learn about Christopher Columbus and his visit to the Island, his encounter with the Kalinago people and the fierce resistance put up by the Kalinagos toward colonization through out the years. “It is said that because Dominica remains so naturally untouched Columbus would probably still be able to recognize her today.”

Learn about how the French planters of neighboring island Martinique and Guadeloupe became the first European settlers on the island. About the Runaway Slaves or Maroons known locally as the Neg Mawon, who made settlements in the heights of Dominica. How they collaborate with the Kalinago people and put up a great resistance against the plantation owners. Years later history repeated itself with the arrival of the dread act in the seventies.

Dominica the Secret Garden discusses the island's distinctiveness in many ways. It shows why Dominica has one of the most rugged landscapes in the Caribbean, which is covered by a largely unexploited, multi-layered rain forest. Also why it is among the earth's most rain-drenched lands. “The island, home to rare species of wildlife, is considered by many as a beautiful, unspoiled tropical preserve.”

Interviews with marine biologist explain why Dominica's underwater topography makes it a perfect habitat for whales and among the best dive sites in the world. Also Herbalist that discuss the traditional herbs used for medicinal and cooking purposes. And Musicologist that discuss the different types of music that has evolve from the Island and it's role to their society.

Learn why Dominica specializes in Eco tourism and about it's many natural spots that you can enjoy while visiting. Taking you to the capital and various towns highlighting their main attractions and why they are a must if you plan to visit this Island. Visit several cozy accommodations available through Eco-lodges that are made from local material such as wood, stones, bamboo, etc in a natural environment.

Discover Dominica's rich culture that comes from its mix of English, French, African, and Carib peoples. It's food, music, dance, language, and hospitality. Types of dishes and where to eat, also where to go, what to do as the numerous attractions around the island that are available such as adventure hikes, whale watching, bird watching, diving, turtle watching and many others.

Too beautiful for it's own good. Visitors glory in it's hot water springs, pools at the bottom of rain forests, waterfalls or bathe in rivers whose cliffs are covered with vines, giant ferns and yellow red claws of giant heliconia plants. This DVD welcomes you to enter this unspoiled Secret Garden.