The Other Side of Carnival
Unraveling the thrills and ills of the “Greatest Show on Earth”
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Producer: Stephanie James, Charysse Tia Harper, Drusilla Luna Bouraima
Director of Photography: Cherri Stoute, Tim Martin
Writer: Charysse Tia Harper
Director: Charysse Tia Harper
Videos
The Other Side of Carnival (trailer)
