SHOUTER BAPTIST TRAILER 2012.mov

In a documentary which re-visits the 1917 - 1951 Prohibition Ordinance on the "Shouter" Baptist religion of Trinidad & Tobago, this film exposes the legacy of colonialism and delves into the schisms inherent in the unhappy marriage between the secular and the sacred. It dares to challenge laws that legislate against a belief system, provoking questions about religion and law, power and social control whilst exposing and juxtaposing the central conflict between Euro-centric and Afro-centric religions.

Besides exploring the causes and effects of such legislation on members of the faith and the general public, this piece also celebrates the liberation struggles of Afro-Trinidadians and restores a voice to the voiceless in a film that is compellingly visual and profoundly enlightening.