Jamaica for Sale (2006)

The Caribbean is the region most economically dependent on tourism and Jamaica is the 4th most indebted country in the world. Tourism is Jamaica's Sacred Cow, heavily promoted since 1891 as... See full summary »

Director:

Esther Figueroa

Writers:

Esther Figueroa, Diana McCaulay

Storyline

The Caribbean is the region most economically dependent on tourism and Jamaica is the 4th most indebted country in the world. Tourism is Jamaica's Sacred Cow, heavily promoted since 1891 as the way to modernization and prosperity it has tragically failed in its promises. Jamaica For Sale counters the dominant view that tourism is the savior of the Jamaican people. Lively and hard hitting, with powerful voices, arresting visuals and iconic music, Jamaica For Sale documents the environmental, economic, social and cultural impacts of unsustainable tourism development. As Jamaica is irreversibly transformed by massive hotel and luxury condominium development, Jamaica For Sale both documents this transformation and is trying to turn the tide.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Jamaica

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 2006 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color

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