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political and sci-fi, that birthed,
“See You Yesterday.”
There is no doubt, Spike Lee
saw potential in Bristol, whom
he met while the director was
in college, and mentored at
NYU film school, before ultimately
offering to produce his
full-length film, via an email in
2016, that said “would you like
me to produce your movie.”
Now awaiting its release, with
scenes shot at Nostrand and
Flatbush junction, and parts
of Crown Heights and Bedford
Stuyvesant, Bristol, a first generation
American, whose parents
were hesitant of him studying
directing, are now ecstatic
about his success in the industry,
thus far.
“It took my mother a while
to be onboard, but now she is
my biggest fan. She refinanced
her house to invest in my short
film.”
“I hope this movie has a huge
Caribbean L 38 ife, March 8–14, 2019 BQ
impact in Guyana. I wanted to
include my country and this
is one of the reasons my casting
team sought out Guyanese
and Caribbean actors,” said the
director, thanking renowned
stage and screen actor, Ron
Bobb-Semple who won critical
acclaim for his portrayal of
Marcus Garvey. I Love my Golden
Arrowhead writer and performer
Courtney Noel, and Haitian
and Barbadian actor, Dante
Crichlow, one of the leads.
He said Bobb-Semple’s message
to him was heartfelt, and
thanked all the other Caribbean
folks who auditioned for the
role of Nigel Thomas, the character
grandfather of Sebastian
Thomas.
He said Bobb-Semple brought
authenticity to the role, adding,
that the veteran actor is very
expressive, and working with
him was very easy. “I cast him
right away after seeing his performance
as Marcus Gravy.”
Grenadian national, Mr. Killa (Hollice Mapp) wins the TT$1
million International Soca Monarch title with “Run Wid It.”
Army Fete
“It is an honor to represent
my country Guyana in this film
and especially East Flatbush.
It’s a personal reflection of my
youth growing up with black
influence.
“This culture has never been
seen this way in American cinema,”
said Bristol, adding, you
cannot talk about the black
American experience, unless
you include African blacks, Caribbean
blacks, and even Brazilian
blacks, who contribute
richly to our culture.
“There is great representation
of the Guyanese culture
in this film. This is very important
to me. Watch the movie!,”
exclaimed Bristol.
“It was an absolute pleasure
and delight to work on this
project,” responded Bobb-Semple,
who was in Florida at the
time, when a friend called him
from New York. He thanked this
reporter, and Caribbean Life for
publishing the casting call.
He was impressed with Bristol’s
interest in working with
a Caribbean cast, to showcase
the life, and “our culture that is
overlooked on many occasion.”
Bobb-Semple, who celebrates
50 years as an actor, after beginning
his career at Theatre Guild
Playhouse in Georgetown, noted
that despite his long career,
he has never experienced any
project of this magnitude, and
stated that he was honored to
work with Bristol.
“Whatever I do in this life,
I think about the next time. I
am true to myself, said Bobb-
Semple. His mantra — It takes
a longtime to become an overnight
success. He also hinted
that Guyana’s Golden Arrowhead
flag is well represented,
adding that he feels proud, that
Spike Lee produces the movie,
but more so, that Stefon Bristol
is the writer and director.
Go to www.netflix.com for
the movie release.
In the Kaisorama competition
Ronaldo London, 21,
became the youngest Calypso
Monarch with his composition
“Man’s Imagination.”
A week earlier he took the
Young Kings title.
His uncle Brian London
won his second Ex-Tempo
title when he also crushed
for the second time Black
Sage (Phillip Murray) in the
final competition.
In the Soca Monarch
and Power competitions on
Fantastic Friday, Grenadian
national, Mr. Killa (Hollice
Mapp) became the first
non-Trinidad and Tobago
artiste to win the TT$1
million International Soca
Monarch.
Mr. Killa, whose tune
“Run Wid It” had even
the police warning people
in fetes about committing
criminal offences as they
were picking up various
objects, including women
and running with them.
Soca veteran Iwer Neil
George came in second with
his 2019 fete anthem “Water
Blessings.”
It was a good night for
Grenadian artistes as they
placed in the top three positions
in the Soca and Power
sections of the annual competition.
Their performances were
hailed by Grenada Prime
Minister. Dr. Keith Mitchell.
Mr Legz (Hector Thomas)
was third in the Power Competition,
while Jevaughn
John, also known as “V’ghn”
was third in the Groovy,
which was won by Trinidadian
Swappi (Marvin Davis)
took the Groovy Monarch
title with “De Party Start.”
BP Renegades took the
National Panorama title,
while Pan Elders won the
medium bands category.
In a marathon Panorama
finals, 19 bands — nine large
and tem medium- thrilled
pan lovers with scintillating
music.
Renegades played Farmer
Nappy’s “Hooking Meh’
one of the popular songs
for the Carnival. The Charlotte
Street, Port of Spain
steel orchestra continues
its dominance with its now
11th victory and a three-feat
of wins since 2017.
Pan arranger Duvone
Stewart copped the Panorama
triple crown- leading
BP Renegades and Pan
Elders to victory in the large
and medium finals at the
Queen’s Park Savannah. His
first victory was the Defense
Force Steel Orchestra which
won the small steelband
finals at Skinner Park, San
Fernando a few days before.
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Shynel Brizan wins Queen of Carnival with her portrayal
“Mariella, Shadow of Consciouness.” Frankie Moreno
Guyanese film writer to release Netflix movie
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