Becoming a Queen

1h 29m
Documentary
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The rise and legacy of Canada’s most decorated Caribbean Carnival Queen, Joella Crichton, as she aims to win a historic tenth title in her last ever competition. This immersive arts and cultural documentary explores expressions of cultural identity, Caribbean artistry and a community’s struggle against a lack of understanding of Carnival in the larger society.

Cast

Joella Crichton
Self
Kenney Coombs
Self
Lou-Ann Crichton
Self
Mischka Crichton
Self
Nneka Elliott
Self
Gerald Weekes
Self
Marcus Eustace
Self
Celina Seusashai
Self

Crew

Chris Strikes
Director, Writer, Editor, Executive Producer
Derek Brin
Sound Designer, Music
Felix Arifin
Music
Sonia Godding
Story Editor

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