there will be a screening for German town the lost story of seaford town Jamaica at the German-American central society in Peoria Illinois on november 16th 2013 7pm below is a trailer and synopsis of the film hope all of you in the area can make it - David synopsis - For more info and screenings contact- djjazzydave@juno germantownjamaica facebook/GermanTownJam... "German Town The Lost Story Of Seaford Town Jamaica" is a documentary that explores the history of German heritage within Westmoreland Jamaica. Deep within the isolated undeveloped mountains of Westmoreland lies a village with a history and people unique to Jamaica. It is said that the inhabitants of this village are descendants of German indentured servants who were used to work the Jamaican plantations after the emancipation period to substitute the slave labor that drove the islands economy. Others think they came under different circumstances as runaway prisoners, former military battered after the Napoleonic wars seeking a better life to escape the poverty and hardships in their home lands. This documentary project explores the history and contemporary life of Jamaicans of German heritage.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:59:18 +0000