Documentary, Adventure
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.
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
Starbird and Sweet William
The Snow Walker
Anaconda 3: Offspring
Extreme Ops
Return to Boggy Creek
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
Meet Dave
The Old Man and the Sea
Koyaanisqatsi
The Living Desert
Vertical Limit
The Last Trapper
Snow Animals
The Black Stallion
Les Derniers Secrets de l'humanité
Executive Decision
Westworld
The Great Global Warming Swindle
Priorities
Lost Horizon
SIMILAR MOVIES
Starbird and Sweet William
IMDB 3 | Mar , 1973
A plane crash survivor draws upon the sensibilities of his Native American ancestry in order to stay alive in a rugged outland.The Snow Walker
IMDB 6.9 | Sep , 2003
A bush pilot in nothern Canada who with the aid of modernity thinks he can handle it all & knows it all. After reluctantly agreeing to transport a local indian girl to a medical facility his light plane crashes & they have to survive whilst finding their way back to civilization. Along the journey the man finds a new respect for the native ways as they battle to survive the elements.Anaconda 3: Offspring
IMDB 4.6 | Oct , 2008
A mercenary-for-hire accepts a mission from a billionaire to capture a dangerous snake that could possibly help cure a terminal illness.Extreme Ops
IMDB 4.7 | Nov , 2002
While filming an advertisement, some extreme sports enthusiasts unwittingly stop a group of terrorists.Return to Boggy Creek
IMDB 4 | Jul , 1977
Three children and two adults become trapped in the woods during a hurricane and it is up to a Bigfoot-like creature called 'Big Bay-Ty' to come to their rescue.Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
IMDB 5.5 | Aug , 2004
A scientific expedition sets out for Borneo to seek a flower called the Blood Orchid, which could grant extended life. Meanwhile, they run afoul of snakes and each other.Meet Dave
IMDB 5.3 | Jul , 2008
A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.The Old Man and the Sea
IMDB 6.5 | Oct , 1958
Santiago is an aging, down-on-his-luck, Cuban fisherman who, after catching nothing for nearly 3 months, hooks a huge Marlin and struggles to land it far out in the Gulf Stream.Koyaanisqatsi
IMDB 7.9 | Apr , 1983
Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.The Living Desert
IMDB 7.1 | Nov , 1953
Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.Vertical Limit
IMDB 6 | Dec , 2000
Trapped near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Annie Garrett radios to base camp for help. Brother Peter hears Annie's message and assembles a team to save her and her group before they succumb to K2's unforgiving elements. But, as Annie lays injured in an icy cavern, the rescuers face several terrifying events that could end the rescue attempt -- and their lives.The Last Trapper
IMDB 6.8 | Dec , 2004
Norman is not just an admirer of nature, he's a part of it. He survives the harshness of the climate and the wildlife by coexisting with it. With his wife Nebraska, they live almost entirely off the land, making money by selling their furs.Snow Animals
IMDB 7.6 | Dec , 2019
Liz Bonnin introduces a cast of charismatic animals to reveal the remarkable strategies they use to survive, and even thrive, through the winter.The Black Stallion
IMDB 7 | Oct , 1979
While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a deserted island. He befriends it, so when finally rescued both return to his home where they soon meet Henry Dailey, a once successful trainer. Together they begin training the horse to race against the fastest ones in the world.Les Derniers Secrets de l'humanité
IMDB 7.3 | Aug , 2023
This series incorporates the latest animated 3D films to explore recent discoveries about human history, especially in Asia.Executive Decision
IMDB 6.3 | Mar , 1996
Terrorists hijack a 747 inbound to Washington D.C., demanding the release of their imprisoned leader. Intelligence expert David Grant suspects another reason and he is soon the reluctant member of a special assault team that is assigned to intercept the plane and hijackers.Westworld
IMDB 6.8 | Aug , 1973
Delos is a futuristic amusement park that features themed worlds populated by human-like androids. After two patrons have a run-in with a menacing gunslinger in West World, the androids at Delos all begin to malfunction, causing havoc throughout the park.The Great Global Warming Swindle
IMDB 6.5 | Mar , 2007
This film tries to blow the whistle on what it calls the biggest swindle in modern history: 'Man Made Global Warming'. Watch this film and make up your own mind.Priorities
IMDB 5.5 | Jun , 2014
After a plane crash, a young man and his dog, who are stranded on an deserted island, must bond together in order to survive the elements.Lost Horizon
IMDB 7 | Mar , 1937
British diplomat Robert Conway and a small group of civilians crash-land in the Himalayas, where they are rescued by the inhabitants of the hidden, idyllic valley of Shangri-La. Protected by the mountains from the world outside, where the clouds of World War II are gathering, Shangri-La provides a seductive escape for the world-weary Conway.