Synopsis:

The film begins with St. Lucia’s historical evolution from a battleground between the French and English to a vibrant Caribbean nation. It traces the island’s journey from indigenous roots through European colonization and slavery, highlighting the rise and fall of its agricultural industries—from cocoa and coffee to the banana boom and subsequent decline due to global trade policies.

Shifting to the present, the film focuses on Helen’s Daughters, an organization led by Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa, empowering women farmers across the Caribbean. Through the stories of resilient FarmHers like Helena, Patricia, and “Mama Helen,” the film showcases their innovative contributions and the organization’s impact, including FarmHers markets and rural training programs.

The narrative transitions to Helen’s Daughters’ efforts in St. Lucia, where they partner with WhyFarm and IICA (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture) to engage local school students in agriculture and food security. Their work extends to a new shade house project in St. Kitts & Nevis.

The film encapsulates Helen’s Daughters’ journey from advocacy to action, underscoring their transformative role in agriculture and their commitment to shaping a sustainable future for the Caribbean. 

Cast: 

Coreen Antoine, Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa, Elizabeth Myrtle Charles, Brent Theophile, Patricia Sonny, Nelcia Charlemagne, Helena Thomas, Felicite “Mama Helen” Justine, Sunita Daniel, Dunstan Demille, Alpha Sennon, Luke Smith as AgriMan, Jessica Liburd, Mc Levon “Mackie” Tross, Jan-ai Fernand

Additional Info:

Directed by: Curmiah Lisette, Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa

Written by: Curmiah Lisette, Yara Ammar, Anastasia Gaisenok, Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa

Executive Producer: Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa

Producers: Curmiah Listette, Yara Ammar, Anastasia Gaisenok

Narrator: Curmiah Listette, Ianthé Fernand

Awards & Recognition:

Toronto International Women’s Film Festival: Nominee for Best Film about Women

Global Film Festival Awards: Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay (produced), and Honorable Mention Best Cinematography.

Beyond Border: Documentary Winner 

My Name is Climate: Best Cinematography

WPRN Women’s International Film Festival: Exceptional Merit