Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
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Michael Lees
Self
LeadWhat People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Lees's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Uncivilized is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
