Jamaica and the Caribbean: Beyond the Boundary

Jamaica and the Caribbean: Beyond the Boundary
Fri 2 Nov - Sun 4 Nov at the Watershed, Bristol



This three day celebration of 50 years of independence for Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago kicks off with a one-day public conference featuring guests including Rupert Lewis (Professor in Political Thought, University of the West Indies, Jamaica) and Gavin Nicholas (High Commissioner for Trinidad and Tobago.) Join them for a reflection on the political, cultural and economic development of these countries since independence but also their impact on the Caribbean Diaspora in Bristol and the UK.

Over the weekend, there will be talks (by Colin Grant and Andrea Stuart), poetry and screenings including Blood and Fire, a history of Jamaica’s struggle for independence and Omnibus: Beyond a Boundary, a reflection by the great Trinidadian intellectual CLR James on the influence of cricket on Caribbean society. Sit back and relax on Sunday with Sounds from the Caribbean; a double-bill of Calypso Dreams featuring Harry Belafonte, The Mighty Sparrow and Singing Sandra followed by Reggae, the first feature-length film financed by Black people in Britain.

Co-curated by Dr Edson Burton and Dr Peter Clegg presented by Watershed and UWE in partnership with Festival of Ideas and Afrika Eye Festival.

Further details including on how to book tickets can be found at: http://www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/season/216/jamaica-and-the-caribbean-beyond-the-boundary/