Raizal: The Jamaican Connection

Synopsis

This documentary is about a group of Afro-Caribbean-Latino people who live on an island called San Andres that’s Colombian-owned. They are called Raizals. It explores the Jamaican heritage and descendants who help to make up the Raizal community.

  • Documentary Short

Directed by:

Jamar Romaine Alston Cleary

Country:

Jamaica

Runtime:

00:19:54

Screening Schedule

Oct 12

2:00 pm

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