Film

Anita (Perera), the dutiful Indian daughter of a failing businessman, is set to marry a wealthy suitor when a chance encounter with a local singer, Lee de Leon (Soca music superstar Montano in his film debut), sets things askew. In search of a muse, de Leon agrees to perform at the engagement party, but the pair’s mutual attraction is undeniable. With the excitement of Carnival approaching, Anita must choose between the loveless marriage that will answer her family's financial prayers or the possibility of real love. Set in picturesque Trinidad & Tobago and filled with the pulsating dance rhythms of soca music, Bazodee is a new style Bollywood musical with a distinct Caribbean flavor.

Screens with Lisa Harewood's Cleaning House (2013) 14min. At a glance, Susan is a quiet, pensive house-cleaner who takes her job seriously. A single phone call is all she needs to clean up the mess and leave things pristine. But, initial impressions rarely, if ever, give the full scope of a person—especially in the case of Susan.

This screening is part of the Caribbean Film Series, which presents feature films made by Caribbean filmmakers that highlight the richness, uniqueness, and viability of Caribbean cinema to Brooklyn, home to the largest population of Caribbean nationals in the United States, and to all New York City residents and visitors.  For more information visit the Caribbean Film Academy website.