Log-line: Journey through the lives of ten women who, through strength and perseverance, gain strength from each other and the island itself.
official documentary trailer
Project Overview
Women of Dominica is a compelling feature-length documentary that threads together the voices of ten Dominican women whose stories represent strength, sisterhood, and the power of resilience. Set against the lush backdrop of the island, the film journeys through their lived experiences as mothers, mentors, survivors, and change makers to reveal the profound impact of intergenerational wisdom, community support, and cultural identity.
This film is a personal tribute to the director’s mother, a cultural icon in Dominica and recipient of the Golden Drum Award—the nation’s highest honor for the promotion and preservation of traditional Creole cultural wear. Rooted in love, legacy, and identity, the project was also a way to connect the director’s Dominican American daughter to her ancestral heritage, bridging generations through story, tradition, and the vibrant spirit of Caribbean womanhood.
Meet the Director:
Directed and produced by Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison, a Caribbean-born, U.S.-based environmental scientist exploring the intersection of nature, culture, and women. She was born on the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, Dominica. An island celebrated for its rich biodiversity, vibrant cultural heritage, and centenarian population.
Building on her environmental expertise, she founded Gaia’s Essence, a wellness company through which she champions community-based health education. Her work centers on the vital connection between clean food, water, and air. Over the years, she has partnered with major brands such as Whole Foods Market to advance her mission of promoting sustainable, healthy living.
Women of Dominica is Farrah’s first feature-length documentary. Through lush island imagery and intimate narratives, she blends conservation with culture, honoring her mother, a Golden Drum Award recipient for her contributions to traditional Creole cultural wear. Farrah lives in sunny California with her husband of nearly 20 years and their two children.
meet the women
Jeanelle Brisbane
Conservation Ecologist
Pearl Christian
Music Educator / Cultural Officer
Marie Jose Edwards
Natural Resource Scientist
Michele Henderson
Singer / Songwriter
Leandra Lander
Educator / Cultural Educator
Miranda Langlais
Kalinago Cultural Ambassador
Marvlyn La Ronde
Artist / Fashion Designer
Ophelia Marie
Singer / Songwriter
Shannon St. Hillaire
Environmental Activist
Tasha Peltier
Singer / Calypsonian
Dominica Book Series Artist
Illustrator and Artist of our Book Series
Jenae Bell is a Dominican 19 year old self-taught artist. She focuses her skills in the wonderful world of graphics, as a digital artist. Her interest in nature fuels the inspiration of most of her pieces. She’s known most for her work in coloring books, but can also design logos, draw portraits and illustrations. She hopes to enlighten and inspire others through her art. Follow Jenae’s on Instagram @bell.artt”. Jenae will be the illustrator of our upcoming book, ” Women of Dominica.
