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.
Writer: Chris Strikes
Director: Chris Strikes
Becoming a Queen (2022) Official Trailer