Jamaica became an independent country from Great Britain in 1962. It is the land of sea, sand and sun...but it is also a prime example of the complexities of economic globalization on the world's developing countries. Effectively portrays the relationship between Jamaican poverty and the practices of international lending agencies, while driving home the devastating consequences of globalization.
Jamaica became an independent country from Great Britain in 1962. It is the land of sea, sand and sun...but it is also a prime example of the complexities of economic globalization on the world's developing countries. Effectively portrays the relationship between Jamaican poverty and the practices of international lending agencies, while driving home the devastating consequences of globalization.
General Note
Based on 'A small place' by Jamaica Kincaid.
Content Note
1 videodisc ; 1 booklet.
Special features include: director's commentary; scene selections ; original theatrical trailer ; bonus music video'Mr Heartless' by Anthony B. ; photo gallery on the InternationalAnti-Globalization Movement.
Welcome to Jamaica
The International Monetary Fund
Independence
Lending
The sunshine guarantee
Island production
Trade barriers
Dairy
Bananas
Tourists
Free zones
Life and debt
McDonald's
Chicken parts
Peppers, spices &tourism
Circumstances
Just human beings
Be still Babylon.
