Documentary · 2022 · 1h 29m

Becoming a Queen

Director

Cast

Joella Crichton as Self Kenney Coombs as Self Lou-Ann Crichton as Self Mischka Crichton as Self Nneka Elliott as Self Gerald Weekes as Self

Crew

Chris Strikes — Editor Chris Strikes — Writer

Tagline

Carnival royalty with history on the line.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Key Collaborators

Chris Strikes Director Chris Strikes Editor Chris Strikes Writer

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