Tradewinds: West Indians in Alberta
In this film made for Alberta Education, Alberta-based director Gene Gregoret focuses on the lives of immigrants from the Caribbean in Alberta, Canada. The film compares and contrasts life and society in Caribbean nations such as Trinidad and Tobago with life in Alberta, including culture, sports, cuisine, music, and daily life. The film also explains how poverty influences immigration from the Caribbean to Alberta and showcases Caribbean culture in Alberta such as festivals, cricket, cuisine, religion, and more. The film is narrated by Selwyn Jacob, a Caribbean-Canadian filmmaker who immigrated to Alberta.
Director: Gene Gregoret
Runtime: 29 min
Cast
- Selwyn Jacob - Narrator
- Antoinette Alleyne - Narrator
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tradewinds: West Indians in Alberta about?
- In this film made for Alberta Education, Alberta-based director Gene Gregoret focuses on the lives of immigrants from the Caribbean in Alberta, Canada. The film compares and contrasts life and society in Caribbean nations such as Trinidad and Tobago with life in Alberta, including culture, sports, cuisine, music, and daily life. The film also explains how poverty influences immigration from the Caribbean to Alberta and showcases Caribbean culture in Alberta such as festivals, cricket, cuisine, religion, and more. The film is narrated by Selwyn Jacob, a Caribbean-Canadian filmmaker who immigrated to Alberta.
- Who directed Tradewinds: West Indians in Alberta?
- Tradewinds: West Indians in Alberta was directed by Gene Gregoret.
- Who stars in Tradewinds: West Indians in Alberta?
- Tradewinds: West Indians in Alberta stars Selwyn Jacob, Antoinette Alleyne.
- How long is Tradewinds: West Indians in Alberta?
- Tradewinds: West Indians in Alberta has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).