Tradewinds: West Indians in Alberta

Synopsis

In this film made for Alberta Education, Alberta-based director Gene Gregoret focuses on the lives of immigrants from the Caribbean in Alberta, Canada. The film compares and contrasts life and society in Caribbean nations such as Trinidad and Tobago with life in Alberta, including culture, sports, cuisine, music, and daily life. The film also explains how poverty influences immigration from the Caribbean to Alberta and showcases Caribbean culture in Alberta such as festivals, cricket, cuisine, religion, and more. The film is narrated by Selwyn Jacob, a Caribbean-Canadian filmmaker who immigrated to Alberta.