Becoming a Queen (2022)

0.0/10 89 min Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Joella Crichton

Self

Nneka Elliott

Self

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