Richard Etienne and dad ‘Paps’
In Dominica news, independent filmmaker ropes in the Dominicans biggest celebrities to appear in his new project
WITH SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY Dominica’s top sportsman Shane Shillingford, Dominican
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Miss Dominica 2013, designer of the national flag Dr. Alwin
Bully & celebrated Dominican historian Dr. Lennox Honychurch.
Travel to the beautiful island of Dominica as one man documents his discovery; of identity, of
the birthplace of his father and of a legacy for future generations.
RELEASED: Summer 2014
RUNNING TIME: 45mins (approx.)
LANGUAGE: English and Creole [with English subtitles]
Dominica is a country I so badly want to call ‘home’. However with a mind filled with
unconfirmed truths, myths and warnings bestowed upon me by Dominican-born members of
my family, I developed dangerous preconceptions of our islands’ history and culture –
mournfully deterring me from wanting to visit.
I was also very close with my father. He was my best friend, my idol and someone who believed
in me unconditionally. He sadly passed away in 2004 after a string of lengthened illnesses. This
film will document my virgin journey to the Caribbean island of Dominica as I retrace my
father’s steps to discover inspiring home truths and the breath-taking beauty of Dominica first
hand. Introducing…iD.
Our team aim to have contributions from Dominican sports stars, musicians, historians and
politicians. This film will discover the REAL Dominica and the people who create the culture of
this beautiful island as I go about putting a small, uncelebrated country, firmly on the map.
This docu-film is supported by Invest Dominica, CaribDirect.com and the East Caribbean airliner LIAT.
For more information about ‘iD’ and to view the trailer, visit http://mydominicastory.com. For
downloadable press materials (including production notes and high-res photos), and for
interviews email [email protected]. To become an official sponsor, contact Richard
on [email protected]
This film is being funded by public donations.
IndieGoGo: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/id-my-dominica-story
Writer/Director – Richard Etienne
About the Writer/Director – Richard Etienne
Everything I have learnt about film-making over those 5 years has brought me to a place where
I feel ready to tackle a project on the scale of ‘iD’ as it takes me halfway across the world
(4121.9 miles / 6633.6 km to be exact) to the birthplace of my father and extended family in the
hope of making something truly moving for all watching. My team and I welcome you to be a
part of something special.
Richard
