May 22, 2013: AT CASES BY THE SEA CORAL BAY 2 FILMS FROM GUADELOUPE & THE BAHAMAS
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Films from the
4th TRAVELLING CARIBBEAN SHOWCASE OF FILMS
Spotlight on FAMILY
May 22, 2013/ 7:30 pm / Cases by the Sea, Coral Bay
Join us for two stories about the mysteries of life on Guadeloupe and the realities — and dreams — of life in the Bahamas, and beyond! Mature themes suitable for teens and parents.
RAIN : 85–min, dramatic feature length, directed by Maria Govan (2008)
Teen-aged Rain lives a sheltered and quiet life with her grandmother on the tiny rural Ragged Island in the Bahamas. When her grandmother dies, Rain travels to the city to find the mother she never knew. Rain is surprised to discover her mother living in the poverty-stricken “Graveyard” neighborhood of Nassau where regular school attendance and a uniform are beyond reach. Encouraged by her coach, Rain’s extraordinary talent running track spells relief from her home life, reveals inner strength, and inspires dreams of life beyond Nassau. Featuring performances by award-winning, veteran American-Guyanese actress CCH Pounder and the first-time, fourteen-year-old actress Renel Brown.
The Guardian: 8-min, short fiction by Fabrice Pierre (2006)
A visit to Grandfather’s seaside home is Mahalia’s favorite thing in the world – while mother cooks, Mahalia listens to him weave his oral stories made up about magic, courage, and survival. Or are they made up? A compelling 8 minutes of action-packed magical realism.
Thanks to Elaine Ione Sprauve Public Library, home to the St. John Film Society film collection.