Becoming a Queen (2022)

Carnival royalty with history on the line.

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 (8)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Joella Crichton

Self

K

Kenney Coombs

Self

L

Lou-Ann Crichton

Self

M

Mischka Crichton

Self

Nneka Elliott

Self

G

Gerald Weekes

Self

M

Marcus Eustace

Self

C

Celina Seusashai

Self

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