Views from the Middle

Referred to in mainstream American press as the island where “billionaires go to escape millionaires”, Canouan has become one of the world’s most sought after luxury holiday destinations, regularly frequented by A-list celebrities and the globe’s ultra-rich. In the shadow of this imposing wealth stands a vibrant local community whose connections to this land span generations and whose heritage and perspectives offer important insights into benefits and pitfalls of the tourism industry. This short documentary film interweaves stories collected from local Canouan residents, generating more visibility for marginalised Caribbean viewpoints existing against the backdrop of the Caribbean tourism industry. Views From the Middle promotes sustainable and ethical tourism where mutually beneficial non-exploitative relationships are developed between foreign investors and local communities.