The Blessing of Charlie Sand (1997)
Sirius seeks out new adventures on his own, which leads him to meet a heavenly stranger.
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Logline
Sirius seeks out new adventures on his own, which leads him to meet a heavenly stranger.
Synopsis
Sirius, now an old man, recalls a summer of his childhood, when his best friend, Bubba, formed a close relationship with newcomer, Charlie Sand. With the perceived loss of Bubba, Sirius seeks out new adventures on his own, which leads him to meet a heavenly stranger. Shot on location in Trinidad, The Blessing of Charlie Sand is an exploration of friendship.
Details
Short (15mins) Narrative | Trinidad and Tobago
Language:
English
Production
Directors:
Amanda Smyth
Amanda Smyth is Irish-Trinidadian and was educated in England. Her first novel, Black Rock (Serpent's Tail), won the Prix du Premier Roman Etranger 2010, and was selected for Waterstones New Voices in 2009. It was also chosen for Oprah's Summer Reads for 2009, shortlisted for NAACP award and the McKitterick prize. Amanda's second novel, A Kind of Eden was published in July 2013 by Serpent's Tail. She teaches Creative Writing at Arvon and Skyros.