TRINIDAD + TOBAGO SHORTS
LUISE KIMME: I Always Wanted to Sculpt Apollo Director: Erike Schmitz 2012, Germany / Trinidad + Tobago German and English, with English subtitles Documentary short / 56 minutes T+T PREMIERE THE GERMANY-BORN sculptor Luise Kimme has lived and worked in Tobago for over three decades. This film, shot in 1994 and now released, tells the story of her life and art. Wed 26 Sept, 5.30pm, MovieTowne Tobago Thur 27 Sept, 3.00pm, Little Carib Theatre Sun 30 Sept, 5.30pm, MovieTowne Tobago
MONKEY POLO TRICKS SLY MONGOOSE
Directors: Dahlia Dennison 2012, Trinidad + Tobago English Documentary short / 30 minutes
Director: Camille Selvon Abrahams 2012, Trinidad + Tobago English Animated short / 6 minutes
Director: Sophie Meyer 2012, Trinidad + Tobago / France / UK English Documentary short / 52 minutes WORLD PREMIERE
THIS FILM TELLS the inspiring story of the Merikins, descendants of enslaved Africans from the United States, who fought for the British in the War of 1812. After the war they were brought to Trinidad, where they set up their own villages in the south of the island, and formed a unique community.
BASED ON A children’s story by Al Ramsawak, this is the tale of how Monkey Polo tricks Sly Mongoose.
THE ART OF stickfighting in Trinidad is a sacred tradition, passed on with reverence from one generation to the next. This deeply felt, contemplative film explores the world of stickfighting and its attendant rituals, including the making of the stick — the bois — and the drumming that accompanies the fight.
Sat 22 Sept, 11.00am, MovieTowne POS Sun 30 Sept, 11.00am, MovieTowne POS
Tue 25 Sept, 3.30pm, MovieTowne POS, Q&A
MYSTIC FIGHTERS
Sun 23 Sept, 5.30pm, MovieTowne POS, Q&A Mon 01 Oct, 3.30pm, MovieTowne POS
NO SOCA, NO LIFE
NOT TODAY
ONE GOOD DEED
THE PIT
Director: Glenford K. Adams 2012, Trinidad + Tobago English Narrative short / 30 minutes WORLD PREMIERE
Director: Mandisa Pantin 2012, Trinidad + Tobago English Narrative short / 4 minutes WORLD PREMIERE
Director: Juliette McCawley 2012, Trinidad + Tobago / UK English Narrative short / 12 minutes WORLD PREMIERE
Director: Byron Camacho 2012, USA / Trinidad + Tobago English Narrative short / 15 minutes WORLD PREMIERE
OLIVIA IS a teenage girl from an impoverished community with a fabulous singing voice, honed in the church choir. When she decides to use her talent to sing soca, however, Olivia must face many hurdles — not least of all stiff opposition from her mother.
A YOUNG WOMAN starts having a bad day as soon as she leaves the house. When a funny feeling in her gut sends her back home, all hell breaks loose.
JOHNNY IS a bright but naughty boy living in a country village. Left alone to look after his brother one day, Johnny’s true nature is revealed when he encounters some douens — the mischievous spirits of children that haunt the forest.
THE PIT IS a stylish and entertaining portrayal of early twenty-somethings in Bushwick, New York, one of the most exciting cultural scenes currently happening in the US.
Mon 24 Sept, 3.30pm, MovieTowne POS, Q&A Tue 25 Sept, 7.00pm, Mayaro Sat 29 Sept, 5.30pm, MovieTowne Tobago Tue 02 Oct, 3.30pm, MovieTowne POS Tue Oct 02, 8.00pm, MovieTowne Tobago
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THE MERIKINS
19 september – 02 october
Sun 23 Sept, 8.00pm, Little Carib Theatre, Q&A Mon 24 Sept, 3.30pm, UWI, Centre for Language Learning Mon 01 Oct, 5.30pm, Little Carib Theatre
Sat 22 Sept, 11.00am, MovieTowne POS Sun 23 Sept, 7.00pm, Chaguanas Mon 24 Sept, 5.30pm, Little Carib Theatre, Q&A Sat 29 Sept, 3.00pm, MovieTowne Tobago Sun 30 Sept, 11.00am, MovieTowne POS Sun 30 Sept, 8.30pm, MovieTowne POS
Sat 22 Sept, 6.00pm, MovieTowne POS Thur 27 Sept, 5.30pm, MovieTowne Tobago Tue 02 Oct, 5.30pm, Little Carib Theatre