Synopsis

An exciting and intimate journey through one of the world’s most diverse and controversial cities, Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. Kingston Crossroads is a snapshot of the country’s current social and political situation, told through the personal perspectives of several fascinating Jamaicans. At the crossroads of the title, old and young generations, unique storylines and inspiring visions meet.

Details

(72mins) | Jamaica, Germany

Language:

English

Production

Directors:

Oliver Becker +Jonas Schaul

Oliver Becker studied ethnology and cultural anthropology at the University of Goettingen, Germany, where he now works in the Documentary Department. He has produced a number of documentaries, most of them socially and culturally based. His latest, co-directed with Jonas Schaul, is Kingston Crossroads.

Jonas Schaul

Jonas Schaul studied film at the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg, Germany. He has worked on various film, cinema and television productions with social, political and cultural outlooks.