Becoming a Queen
Carnival royalty with history on the line.
★★★★★
English / 89 MIN. / 2022
The Genres
The 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.