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TTFF/13 Carnival Film Series: Mystic Fighters + Jeffrey's Calypso

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Mystic Fighters Director: Sophie Meyer 2012, Trinidad + Tobago / France / UK English Documentary short / 52 minutes THE ART OF stickfighting in Trinidad is a sacred tradition, passed on with reverence from one generation to the next. This deeply felt, contemplative film explores the world of stickfighting and its attendant rituals, including the making of the stick — the bois — and the drumming that accompanies the fight. Jeffrey's Calypso Director: Vashti Anderson 2004, Trinidad + Tobago / USA / 25 minutes WORKING at an oil company to please his father, Jeffrey hides his secret passion for old time calpyso music. Upon meeting the free-spirited Kala, will Jeffrey defy social boundaries of Trinidadian culture to be true to himself? Centre-staging the Jamette: Sr Theresa Vialva Interviews Machel Montano / 30 minutes ADMISSION: FREE Lisa's Corn Soup and drinks will be available for sale. Limited copies of Jeffrey's Calypso will be on sale The Carnival Film Series runs from January 23 to February 5. For more information, visit www.ttfilmfestival.com

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