Carnival Reports
Brief Synopsis
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Every year the Island of Trinidad & Tobago come to a halt during the carnival season as the thundering sounds of Soca invade the carribean air. Steal Drums beat late into the night. Masqueraders work religiously to finish their elaborate costumes. This is an opportunity for the people to transform t
Cast & Crew
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Peter Chelkowski
Director
Jason Benjamin
Producer
Peter Chelkowski
Producer
Mario Mandujano
Cinematographer
Meg Reticker
Editor
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2003
Production Company
Carnival Roots Llc
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Synopsis
Every year the Island of Trinidad & Tobago come to a halt during the carnival season as the thundering sounds of Soca invade the carribean air. Steal Drums beat late into the night. Masqueraders work religiously to finish their elaborate costumes. This is an opportunity for the people to transform themselves into someone else - someone powerful, sexual and completely uninhibited.
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2003
Production Company
Carnival Roots Llc
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at SILVERDOCS:AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival (World View) June 18-22, 2003.
