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In this season finale we take a deep dive into the 2012 film Home Again, a gripping Caribbean drama that explores what happens when deportees are forced to return to a country they barely know.

Starring Tatyana Ali, Stephan James, and Lyriq Bent, Home Again brings to life the emotional and social challenges faced by those sent back to Jamaica from the U.S., UK, and Canada. We unpack the film’s key themes—like identity, belonging, reintegration, and systemic injustice

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This episode highlights the creative journey behind the film Sugar Dumplin, focusing on its themes of family, identity, and the impact of dementia. Tristan Barrocks and Donisha Prendergast share their insights on cultural representation and the importance of community engagement in the narrative.

• Discussion on the personal motivations behind creating Sugar Dumplin
• Exploration of the father-daughter relationship affected by dementia
• Emphasis on the need for authentic representation in film
• Insights into the challenges of independent film distribution
• Importance of community involvement and support for cultural storytelling

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In this episode, we explore two fascinating documentaries through Caribbean cultural perspectives - "Sprint" on Netflix and "Dreams of a Life" on Amazon Prime - offering unique insights on Olympic track stars and a mysterious woman who died alone in her apartment, undiscovered for three years.

• "Sprint" follows Olympic track stars like Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, Kishane Thompson and more preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics
• "Dreams of a Life" tells the tragic story of Joyce Vincent, found dead in her apartment three years after her death
• Joyce's compartmentalized life resulted in no one person knowing her completely
• Both films explore the contrast between public personas and private realities

Watch "Sprint" on Netflix and "Dreams of a Life" on Amazon Prime.

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