Discoveries from St. Vincent & Grenadines World Cinema

A youngster begins to understand the wisdom hidden within legendary whaler-man Tall 12's sea shanty songs in the whaling town of Barrouallie, St. Vincent, a place where men still wrestle with the creatures of the deep for survival. Against a backdrop of cruise-ship tourism and economic colonialism, this lyrical documentary discovers a surprising renewal of interest and hunger to preserve local traditions and cultural knowledge through new interpretations.

Black Doll is an intimate picture of a young girl’s relationship with her dolls and her hair, touching on a range of issues including femininity, race, and self-presentation.

In the heart of a Caribbean nation, a teenage dancer named Shandy takes a stand against a serial rapist. With the help of two fierce vigilantes, she embarks on a daring mission to expose him and bring him to justice. Their journey is not without its challenges, as they confront their own demons and challenge the deep-rooted power structures that enable his crimes.