Movie

Becoming a Queen (2022)

• June 14, 2022
• 1h 29m

• Documentary

“Carnival royalty with history on the line.”

Overview

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.

Director

Chris Strikes

Writers

Chris Strikes

Starring

Joella Crichton, Kenney Coombs, Lou-Ann Crichton