Becoming a Queen

Becoming a Queen

89 mins | Documentary | June 14, 2022

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.

Becoming a Queen

89 mins | Documentary | June 14, 2022

Becoming a Queen
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.
Producers Callowgrove Entertainment
Original title Becoming a Queen
Directors Chris Strikes
Writers Sonia Godding, Chris Strikes

Cast

Joella Crichton

as Self

Kenney Coombs

as Self

Nneka Elliott

as Self

Gerald Weekes

as Self

Marcus Eustace

as Self