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Dominica: Charting a Future for Paradise

2011•35m
Documentary

Dominica: Charting a Future for Paradise is a 2011 documentary short film about the history of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the challenges it faces as a young independent nation.

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Bardouille Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

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