Off to see "Children of God," which opened today in New York. The rampant nature of homophobia in the Caribbean is a serious problem, and I'm eager to see how first-time director Kareem Mortimer tackles this pressing subject. I hear the film has lots of supporters, including Lenny Kravitz. (The New York Times gave it a mixed review.) Ticket information HERE.
PLOT: Set against the backdrop of a nation grappling with violent homophobic crime and offering a scathing examination of the underlying hatred for gays rampant in Caribbean societies, Bahamian Kareem Mortimer’s debut narrative feature tells the stories of three very different individuals: Lena, the conservative, deeply religious wife of a secretly gay firebrand pastor; Romeo, a handsome young black man hiding his sexuality from his close-knit and loving family; and Jonny, the conflicted and creatively-blocked white artist in search of himself. All three head for the spectacularly beautiful and tranquil island of Eleuthera, each with a different reason for escaping current circumstances. Soon, their disparate worlds collide in unexpected and affecting ways. This uncommon portrayal of love, loneliness, tolerance, secrets and self-acceptance takes viewers on a poignant multifaceted journey that is enlightening, courageous, and disquieting all at the same time, and which shocks to the very core with its startling conclusion.
For more information and upcoming screenings, click HERE.
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