Becoming a Queen (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.
Director: Chris Strikes
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Joella Crichton as Self |
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Kenney Coombs as Self |
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Lou-Ann Crichton as Self |
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Mischka Crichton as Self |
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Nneka Elliott as Self |
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Gerald Weekes as Self |
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Marcus Eustace as Self |
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Celina Seusashai as Self |
| Sound | Derek Brin | Music |
| Sound | Felix Arifin | Music |
| Writing | Sonia Godding | Story Editor |
| Writing | Chris Strikes | Writer |
| Production | Chris Strikes | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Chris Strikes | Editor |
| Sound | Derek Brin | Sound Designer |
| Directing | Chris Strikes | Director |