The Other Side of Carnival

Unraveling the thrills and ills of the “Greatest Show on Earth”

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The Other Side of Carnival (2010) is a 45-minute award-winning documentary that explores Carnival's social and economic impact on Trinidad & Tobago. With more than 60 interviews from professors, medical staff, police officers, government officials, students, tourists, every day locals and more, The Other Side of Carnival is able to highlight that while Carnival is an exciting occasion, it is a festival that creates turmoil, which is not widely visible...or is it just simply ignored? Known as "The Greatest Show on Earth", this documentary captures the roots of Carnival and how far some go to keep the original idea alive, and how others attempt to integrate change. Consummating over two years of research and interviews and with the coordination of a multi-national crew (Trinidad & Tobago, US and UK), The Other Side of Carnival does not pass judgment on Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago, but aims to bring an awareness of the type of influence that Carnival has on the population.

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Language
English
  • calypso
  • carnival
  • woman director
  • masquerade
  • mas
  • trinidad and tobago
  • steelpan
  • steel drum
  • soca
  • fete
  • charysse tia harper

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Trinidad and Tobago

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  • United StatesUS

    • Premiere11 May 2010

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The Other Side of Carnival was released on 11 May 2010.

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