Junkanoo is a Bahamian festival that occurs during the dark hours of morning on the 26th of December and again bringing in its first hours of light on the first day of the new year. Thousands dance through Bay Street, Nassau’s town center. Through a tapestry of interviews with a diverse body of characters, this film explores Junkanoo’s historical, social, political, culture and spiritual impact on Bahamian life.
Medium Length (62mins) Cultural, Historical | The Bahamas
English
Erika Robinson
Maria Govan
Maria Govan