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- Women of Dominica debuts at the 2026 Urban Film Festival on September 5 in Miami.
- The documentary is directed by filmmaker and environmental scientist Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison.
- The film features 10 Dominican women exploring mentorship, family history, and ancestral memory.
Filmmaker, environmental scientist, and cultural advocate Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison is bringing her debut documentary, Women of Dominica, to the 2026 Urban Film Festival. Presented by Florida Film House International, the screening is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, at 3:05 p.m. EDT in Theater 14 at Silverspot Cinema in Downtown Miami. The selection brings the project to a major hub for Caribbean culture and diaspora audiences.
The documentary centers on 10 Dominican women from different generations sharing thoughts on mentorship, family history, ancestral memory, and their island roots. By combining personal accounts with reflections on land, culture, and legacy, the film highlights how environment defines identity and showcases women as the vital keepers of shared stories.