Calcutta to Caribbean

Steeve Coupeau|2022|Trinidad & Tobago|30 min

Calcutta to the Caribbean exposes the world to a culture of peaceful co-existence in Trinidad and Tobago.

Synopsis

This films explores the blending of East Indian cultural values with pre-existing heritage in the Island of Trinidad and Tobago to create harmony in this multiethnic society. The film captures the desire of a Trinidadian girl of Indian Ancestry who has immersed herself in an afro-centric instrument known as the Steelpan. Simply put, Calcutta to the Caribbean, is an anthropological journey of Trinidad and Tobago settled by descendants of five great civilizations.

Type

Feature-length

Genre

Documentary, Art & Music

Directed By
Gideon Hanoomansingh
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