King Carnival
An in-depth look at Trinidad and Tobago's carnival through its turbulent history. African and East Indian rhthyms and rituals, combined with the European Mardi Gras celebration, have evolved into the spectacle of "mas" and music that erupts on the streets of Port of Spain on the two days preceding Lent.
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King Carnival
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 22, 1973
Runtime
0h 53m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
King Carnival
Production Companies
BBC
Director
Horace Ové
Description
An in-depth look at Trinidad and Tobago's carnival through its turbulent history. African and East Indian rhthyms and rituals, combined with the European Mardi Gras celebration, have evolved into the spectacle of "mas" and music that erupts on the streets of Port of Spain on the two days preceding Lent.
