AKLEY OLTON FILMS
Saturday, March 22
6pm, Bajo el Sol Gallery, Cruz Bay
Black Doll: 4min short film
Synopsis: For Natalia’s grandmother, finding a black doll in the Caribbean island was an adventure. In Kingstown, only one retailer sells black dolls, and not even the kind with kinky hair
Trailer:https://www.youtube.
Madulu,The Seaman: 20min documentary
Synopsis: Amari’s young life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines revolves around playing football, and through the sport he sees the world. That all changes when his grandfather, the last of the Barrouallie whalers, teaches him about the traditional practice of hunting “blackfish.”
Trailer:https://youtu.be/
Bio: Akley Olton is an award-winning filmmaker and visual artist from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, celebrated for his innovative storytelling that inspires and provokes. With over 15 years of experience in cinematography, directing, and producing, he has made a significant mark on Caribbean cinema. Olton’s notable works include the internationally acclaimed short film Black Dol (2018), the historical documentary and Madulu, The Seaman (2022). A graduate of the University of the West Indies and Cuba’s prestigious International School of Film and Television (EICTV), he blends striking visuals with themes of resistance, cultural identity, and social transformation. Recognized with the 2022 Prince Claus Seed Award, Olton continues to elevate Caribbean narratives on a global stage.