The CaribbeanTales Worldwide Movie Pageant (CTFF) marks its 18th yr, illuminating the cinematic world with a novel occasion. This yr introduces the extremely anticipated Augustine Award of Excellence.
Scheduled for Saturday, September ninth, the Fleck Dance Theater in Toronto opens its doorways at 7 pm for a night to recollect.
A birthday tribute: Honoring Dr. Jean Augustine
The awards night doubles as a celebration for the Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine, who shall be commemorating her 86th birthday.
Acknowledged as Canada’s first Black Feminine Member of Parliament, Dr. Augustine’s affect goes past politics. Her illustrious journey contains making a mark at Cannes, the place she graced the Crimson carpet.
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Musical giants highlight: Saluting Roy Cape
The very first Augustine Award of Excellence shall be introduced to legendary saxophonist and band chief, Roy Cape, founding father of Roy Cape All Stars and the Roy Cape Basis.
Trinidad-based, Cape is an achieved arranger, composer, and author, with an illustrious musical and philanthropic profession spanning almost six many years.
His music and charitable pursuits have resonated throughout the Caribbean and past for nearly 60 years.
An in depth take a look at Caribbean legends
Kicking off the award displays, CTFF unveils “Iconography: Roy Cape” directed by Mikhail Gibbings.
This docu-series delves deep into the unseen tales of Trinidad and Tobago’s musical maestros and cultural titans, all narrated by the legends themselves.
The cinematic journey wraps up with a dynamic efficiency from the Roy Cape All Stars, with Ossie Gurley and the ensemble, a deal with for the attendees.
An impressed collaboration: CTFF meets OCPA
The night’s spectacle, a harmonious collaboration between CTFF and the Group of Calypso Performing Artistes (OCPA), goals to bridge the world of cinema and music, paying homage to Caribbean trailblazers.
With a confluence of tradition, music, and movie, CTFF’s 18th yr guarantees to be an unforgettable tribute to the icons of the Caribbean diaspora.
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