Produced and directed by Geoffrey Dunn and Michael Horne with co-producers Mark Schwartz, Eric Thierman, associate producers Alvin Daniel, Sandra Derrell and Andrew Marcano (Lord Superior), Calypso Dreams is an intimate portrait of some of the true Calypsonians in Trinidad and Tobago, in performance and in conversation. Shot over 3 years in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the documentary includes such legendary calypsonians as Lord Pretender, Lord Kitchener,…
Produced and directed by Geoffrey Dunn and Michael Horne with co-producers Mark Schwartz, Eric Thierman, associate producers Alvin Daniel, Sandra Derrell and Andrew Marcano (Lord Superior), Calypso Dreams is an intimate portrait of some of the true Calypsonians in Trinidad and Tobago, in performance and in conversation. Shot over 3 years in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the documentary includes such legendary calypsonians as Lord Pretender, Lord Kitchener,…
Director Maria Govan’s powerful debut, one of the first films indigenously produced in the Bahamas, shows a darker side of the country that tourists rarely see.
A teenager named Rain has lived her entire life with her grandmother on a tiny rural island in the Bahamas. When her grandmother dies, Rain goes to Nassau to find her mother, Glory, whom she has never met. When she arrives, Rain is devastated to discover that Glory lives in a desperately…
The Survivors Project: Voices from the Inside-out! explores the traumatic impact and implications of gun violence on young people and young black men in particular, living in low-income, racialized neighbourhoods. The film follows the story of a Grenadian born, ex-gang member from “The Town” in Rexdale, Toronto, Canada.
The Survivors Project: Voices from the Inside-out! explores the traumatic impact and implications of gun violence on young people and young black men in particular, living in low-income, racialized neighbourhoods. The film follows the story of a Grenadian born, ex-gang member from “The Town” in Rexdale, Toronto, Canada.
Trinidadian artist and jeweller Barbara Jardine returned to Trinidad from England in the 1970s, unwittingly cutting short a potentially world-renowned career. In this new documentary by Mariel Brown, as Jardine discusses her life and art, she is presented with an exhibition opportunity that may lead to the recognition she longs for.
Written and edited by Tracy Hutchings and Mariel Brown
Original music by Chantal Esdelle
Cinematography by Eniola…
New York born, with roots in gospel music, Shakura is now based in Toronto. She was lead singer of world music ensemble Kaleefah before starting solo career.
ARTIST PROFILE
DIRECTED BY
Lana Lovell
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Powys Dewhurst
EDITOR
Rany Ly
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Another woman with a lot of stage presence, Shakura S’Aida. She sang a piece about not messing around with the blackbird, an interesting jazz piece à la Cassandra Wilson that developed slowly…
Before she became 'Macomere Fifi', award-winning Calypso Queen, she was Tara Woods, Through charting Woods' progression from church chorister to Caribbean folk singer to formidable character on the male-dominated Calypso scene, this documentary reveals the evolution and inspiration of calypso, Canadian-style.
ARTIST PROFILE
Eulith Tara Woods, Sobriquet - Macomere FiFi, was born in Tobago where she performed with folk art groups prior to migrating…
Mojah's greatest passion is music, it is a love he will always share with his family, friends and fans. Although his all-embracing nature on and off the stage makes him a charismatic performer, by day he works as an elementary school bus driver. Mojah has left his mark on the Canadian reggae scene and the scene has left its mark on him to the point where he discusses leaving the country. He's a seasoned performer who has shared the stage with musicians…
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