The Story Behind My Caribbean Cultural Style

by Cultural Fashion & Arts CIC in London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Total raised £2,102

raised so far

38

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Help us bridge the funding gap needed to produce an educational and celebratory resource about Caribbean Cultural fashion.

by Cultural Fashion & Arts CIC in London, Greater London, United Kingdom

We're still collecting donations

On the 30th September 2022 we'd raised £1,510 with 28 supporters in 28 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.

Cultural Fashion & Arts CIC is a community interest company that provides educational and celebratory cultural events, experiences and activities across the UK. We need your help to bridge a funding gap for our latest project 'The Story Behind My Caribbean Cultural Style'

About

Earlier this year, Jennifer Laurent-Smart impressed everyone by showcasing her elegant Dominican dress as part of Cultural Style Week.

Through our new documentary film project, we are planning to dive even deeper into her personal story and offer a fascinating look into the history behind Caribbean Madras clothing.

Featuring archive footage and additional interviewees, the documentary will also explore the origin of Creole Caribbean traditional Madras clothing, its links to India, Africa, slavery and its use today.

Cineworld O2 Screening & Q&A Panel

On the 27th of October, at Cineworld O2 in Greenwich, London, we will be hosting the premiere screning. After the screening, a panel discussion will explore the heritage of Caribbean cultural dress, its past entanglement with slavery and colonialism, modern-day use and hopes for the future.

The docu-film will then be released on social media acting as an educational and inspirational resource for the Caribbean diaspora and beyond.

We need your help!

We have had very little success with funding and sponsorship and need your help!

We currently have a £3k funding gap to complete post-production and clear other expenses connected to the project. Please help us create this wonderful resource by making a donation today.

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Rewards

This project offered rewards

£25 or more

£25 Reward

Ticket to the London premiere screening and Q&A event on Thursday 27 October at Cineworld cinema, O2 Greenwich. Please only select this option of you are able to attend in person.

£40 or more

£40 Reward

Cultural Fashion & Arts T-Shirt and calendar.

£100 or more

£100 Reward

Afro hair and beauty unisex goody bag, T-shirt, calendar and mug.

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