[LoisCampon]

here is a trailer to a documentary on German town/seaford town Jamaica and the German heritage that remains there.
has anyone ever been there?

link-

synopsis-

"German Town The Lost Story Of Seaford Town Jamaica" is a documentary that explores the history of German heritage and history 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 poverty and hardships in their home lands. This documentary project explores the history and contemporary life of Jamaicans of German heritage.
Running time 55 mins
Directed by- David Ritter

Produced by- David Ritter and Clinton Wallace for photomundo international

Music by- Project Sound- http://www.projectsoundrecording.com

[styhorporry]

Looks really interesting. I'll keep my eye out for the full thing.

[EsAllCams]

That was an interesting trailer. When I was in elementary school, I had a friend who was a white Jamaican and her last name sounded German.

[medprof]

Looks really interesting. I'll keep my eye out for the full thing.

I know i find these enclaves to be amazing myself. there is more info on the you tube video if you need to keep tabs.

[OnerePeepsy]

That was an interesting trailer. When I was in elementary school, I had a friend who was a white Jamaican and her last name sounded German.

there has been a exodus of people from German town moving into the Canada, USA, England, and i heard a few went to Australia. the exodus began in the late 50s/early 60s and continues to this day. so there is a chance your friend was part of this exodus.