Two New Environmental Films by Independent Filmmaker Esther Figueroa

Reblogged from Repeating Islands:

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Jamaican filmmaker Esther Figueroa, whose earlier film Jamaica for Sale addressed the environmental costs of tourism development in Jamaica, has just released two environmental films available through youtube. Her documentaries on Caribbean environmental issued showcase the power of film to bring attention to the myriad environmental tragedies taking place everyday throughout the region.

Connecting the Caribbean with Seabird Conservation:

A 27 minute documentary about the need for seabird conservation in the Caribbean.

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I first met independent filmmaker Esther Figueroa at the offices of the Jamaica Environment Trust, headed by local "green warrior" Diana McCaulay. I find her work powerful, down to earth and a simple expression of the impact of "development" on Jamaica's fragile ecosystem. Here is a list of all Esther's films on Jamaica's environment, available on YouTube. They will open your eyes... Comments and feedback are, as always, most welcome. Jamaica For Sale: http://www.jamaicaforsale.net Connecting the Caribbean with seabird conservation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuxC6j2rsmk Protecting Pedro - South West Cay fish sanctuary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK1MHFgtMwU Protecting Pedro - building conservation capacity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Xmfvm1QvY Harbour View victory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8DgTqvD4Sk From small beginnings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7bYYyvXpss Palisadoes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEhduj37kgg&feature=share Historic Falmouth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGYWI7Iy5Pc Massa God fish can done: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-Fr_VN79so Fonthill, Jamaica's gift to the world: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Houc0PgAQCQ

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