Rockstone and Fire

A tribute to the century old Spanish-wall structures that dot Jamaica’s rural landscape in St. Elizabeth. The buildings hold memory, cultural connections and significance for the place and the people. Unfortunately, it is estimated that only 40-50 of these buildings remain.

The limestone and earth building method known as Spanish walling is currently a dying art but can add aesthetic and functional value to modern buildings. The film features technical interviews with a masterbuilder, insight from community members, and the burning of an impressive traditional lime kiln. Rockstone and Fire compellingly champions Jamaica’s beautiful buildings, vistas and people.