The Other Side of Carnival (2010)

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

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.

Director: Charysse Tia Harper
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: David Millien, David Ramcharan
Cinematography: Tim Martin, Cherri Stoute
Editing: Nick Brosco
Production: Xplore the World
Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

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

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Other Side of Carnival about?
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.
Who directed The Other Side of Carnival?
The Other Side of Carnival was directed by Charysse Tia Harper.
How long is The Other Side of Carnival?
The Other Side of Carnival has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is The Other Side of Carnival?
The Other Side of Carnival is a Documentary film.
Where was The Other Side of Carnival produced?
The Other Side of Carnival was produced in Trinidad and Tobago.