wed 16 september THE TABERNACLE CARIBBEAN FILM CORNER 7–11pm Presented by Kalinago Entertainment Ltd El Regreso Way 17mins 11sec, director Francisco Diaz Documentary. Dominican Republic An immigrant odyssey, it is the story of a woman who left her life in the Dominican Republic in the early 1980's for the south-side of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Despite difficulty and temptation, she upholds her dignity and her pursuit of the American Dream. Nine Nights 13mins 26sec, director Ishmahil Blagrove Documentary. Jamaica Family and friends from all over the world gather in Mandeville, Jamaica, for the funeral of Aunt Iris, a remarkable woman, a true matriarch. They mourn and celebrate her passing for nine nights. The Canon Break Dance 3mins 35sec, director Gabriel Lora Musical film. Dominican Republic This is a short musical film celebrating New York City's suburban street dancers. Got paper? At what cost 15mins 57sec, director Naomi Howard Documentary. Trinidad & Tobago This documentary mainly explores the global issue of recycling paper and the effects of this process on both the human body and the environment. While recycling offers a solution to our paper problem, it indirectly creates health and environment issues. Dreaming a dream 1min, director Gabriel Lora Animation comedy. Dominican Republic Sebastian Lora applying for ‘the best job in the world’ in Australia, narrates how he is the best choice for this position, making a quick summary of his life since childhood. The power of the Vagina 25mins, director Jimmel Daniel Documentary. Trinidad & Tobago The power of the vagina, is a documentary that seeks to explore and understand the myths surrounding a woman’s vagina, her sexuality and the perceived power held within. All from a Trinidadian’s perspective. This controversial topic brings to light the issues surrounding a woman’s rites to her own body in today’s society and seeks to answer one question:- Does the VAGINA really have power? 15min pause Un homme dans sa Ville 25mins, director Frances-Anne Solomon Documentary. Trinidad & Tobago Haitian writer Dany Laferriere grew up under the stifling dictatorship of Duvalier, before deciding to go into exile in Quebec. In this documentary, Dany takes us on a tour of Montreal, showing us those places that hold special meaning for him, and discussing his success in accepting, and being accepted by, his adopted home. A fascinating man in a charming city. De band passing 20mins 00sec, director Deron Brown Drama. Trinidad & Tobago Mary, a Trinidadian student in her late twenty’s, is in her room. She wakes as her alarm clock goes off. Realizing that carnival has started Mary starts to get ready to leave. At the same time she tries to wake her eternally sleeping roommate... The science of Sleep director Wendel McShine Animation. Trinidad & Tobago Reunion 25mins 00sec, director Frances-Anne Solomon Documentary. Trinidad & Tobago In 1943, three hundred middle class "coloured" women from across the West Indies were recruited to the ATS, a branch of the British Army. This documentary documents for the first time the contribution of these women to WW2. The Faces of the Slave Trade 16mins, director Neigeme Glasgow-Maeda Documentary. Trinidad & Tobago History is often perceived differently by those who live it, so too is the way it effects them. This documentry, will be looking at what the bicentennial of the abolition of the slave trade means to the descendants of slaves in Great Britain today. Supported by the Trinidad Tourism Development Co. back to schedule