Canboulay-fantastical experimental dance film that uses elements of Caribbean folk culture to draw parallels between the Canboulay Riots of the 1800s in Trinidad & Tobago and today’s modern use of the artforms, which were at the heart of the 1800 rebellion. As emancipated Trinidadians prepared to defy the ruling class, they called upon their ancestors to guide them. Similar defiant acts/demonstrations continue today as Black communities around the world fight oppression. They too shall rise.
World Premiere
Kónááhoot’éhé
Before embarking on a journey of a better life for himself. Dylon, a young Navajo teen faces a decision that may jeopardize his future and lead him to a darker life.
Far From Me
When suffering from car troubles on an important trip, an act of kindness from a family helps an overburdened mother realize her true priorities in life.
After All These Years (How Could I Possibly Go Back Out There?)
Carla, aged 26 (but FEELS more like 25) is ready to get back out into the world, after a harrowing breakup with a man named Carl. Through trials and tribulations, and the occasional calming ASMR video, she manages to find a strategy in tackling the curveballs that come with modern heartbreak.
Starlight
On a cold winter night, two police constables take the law into their own hands when they are sent out to investigate a disturbance. A young man will suffer their brutal abuse of power. A fatal cycle of racism and violence.
Temiatyo
Temiatyo is a 22-year-old girl who witnessed firsthand domestic violence suffered by her mother. This unhealthy climate in which she lived makes her an insolent, disrespectful and aggressive girl towards the men in her environment.