Private Project

Over the River Chronicles

Over The River Chronicles – a series of 3 short films produced by participants of the Explosive Transformations Project experimenting in the use of film and documentary storytelling to explore the cultural significance of natural hazards in the Caribbean.

The northernmost Garifuna Communities in St. Vincent have lived with the La Soufriere Volcano for centuries. Using participatory methods, narratives of the eruption and living with La Soufriere have been produced and directed from the community perspective. Their work celebrates the hidden role of indigenous and experiential knowledge in shaping our understanding of the environment and living with volcanic risk.

Over The River Chronicles- a series of 3 short films by participants of the Explosive Transformations Documentary Filmmaking Workshop (@changinglandscapessvg).

Group Name: Movers
Film Name: MOVING ON
Film Synopsis: The most recent eruption of La Soufriere Volcano in April 2021, once again resulted in the evacuation of communities to the south of the island. Moving On is a film documenting some of our experiences during the evacuation, in our journey moving back home and in relocation for those most affected. Through it all we are strongest when we move together.
Filmmakers: Kimony Wilson, Chris Brackin, Amorel Sam, Patricia Fraser, Danroy Thomas, Kimlyn Wilson

Group Name: Focal Point
Film Name: RETURN TOGETHER
Film Synopsis: Return Together is a short film sharing some of our difficult experiences due to the 2021 volcanic eruption and how we stuck together as a community from Fancy. The spaces we share, our traditions and what makes us unique - it brings us hope to return to the place we call home and build back our community together.
Filmmakers: Shemron Yorke, Jessenter Bowens, Danny Michael, Nixon York, Rafique Hackshaw

Group Name: Ufemei (‘Ambition’ in Garifuna)
Film Name: A VINCENTIAN CASSAVA STORY
Film Synopsis: Although undervalued and seldom heard about, Cassava is a powerful and adaptable root crop with many benefits. Moreso, did you know that cassava has bonded families and communities together and is possibly one of the reasons our ancestors lived long lives? Come! Let's explore a bit!
Filmmakers: Gloridene Hoyte, Clyornique Durrant, Brendon Child, Elna Michael

  • Monique Johnson
    Director
  • Amorel Sam
    Director
  • Kimony WIlson
    Director
  • Patricia Fraser
    Director
  • Danroy Thomas
    Director
  • Shemron Yorke
    Director
  • Jessenter Bowen
    Director
  • Danny Michael
    Director
  • Raffique Hackshaw
    Director
  • Nixon Yorke
    Director
  • Clyornique Durrant
    Director
  • Gloridene Hoyte
    Director
  • Maxwell Tajoe Francis
    Director
  • Bendon Child Jr
    Director
  • Elna Michael
    Director
  • Anthony Edwards
    Producer
  • Kim Johnson
    Producer
  • Akley Olton
    Producer
  • Aiko Roudette
    Producer
  • Omari Graham
    Producer
  • Richard Robertson
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 22, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Country of Filming:
    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Monique Johnson, Amorel Sam, Kimony WIlson, Patricia Fraser, Danroy Thomas, Shemron Yorke, Jessenter Bowen, Danny Michael, Raffique Hackshaw, Nixon Yorke, Clyornique Durrant, Gloridene Hoyte, Maxwell Tajoe Francis, Bendon Child Jr, Elna Michael

A geoscientist supporting geo-hazard awareness and exploring the barriers and capacities for disaster risk reduction in the Caribbean. Changing Landscapes is a team of Indigenous Communities living with La Soufriere Volcano engaged to explore the cultural significance of hazards in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Director Statement

Using interdisciplinary and participatory methods we can engage communities living with geo-hazards and volcanic landscapes to improve our understanding of how risk is managed. Disasters are fundamentally about power distribution and the intersection of science with the humanities can support the equalising of knowledge by sharing the voice of the marginalised. Through film and the arts, scientists like myself are able to improve our understanding of community experiences while supporting the recognition of their agency in managing risk in our ever changing landscape.