Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us
Synopsis
Examines the aims and accomplishments of the New Jewel Movement and the reasons for the Fall 1983 U.S. military invasion. The film puts these events in perspective by tracing Grenada's early history, from the annihilation of the indigenous Carib Indians by the European colonial powers which vied for control of the region and then imported African slaves to grow cash crops for European export, to the evolution of modern Grenadian society, including the oppressive regime of Eric Gairy (1974-79).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Douglas, Samori Marksman, Carmen Ashhurst
- Original Title
- Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us
- Country of Origin
- Grenada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Caribbean Research Institute
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Douglas, Samori Marksman, Carmen Ashhurst
John Douglas
John Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
John Douglas
Director
John Douglas
Editor
John Douglas
Producer
Samori Marksman
Director
Carmen Ashhurst
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us
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What is Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us about?
Examines the aims and accomplishments of the New Jewel Movement and the reasons for the Fall 1983 U.S. military invasion. The film puts these events in perspective by tracing Grenada's early history, from the annihilation of the indigenous Carib Indians by the European colonial powers which vied for control of the region and then imported African slaves to grow cash crops for European export, to the evolution of modern Grenadian society, including the oppressive regime of Eric Gairy (1974-79).
Who directed Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us?
Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us was directed by John Douglas, Samori Marksman, Carmen Ashhurst.
Who stars in Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us?
The principal cast of Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us includes Vinie Burroughs, Maurice Bishop, Caldwell Taylor, Dessima Williams, Valerie Cornwall.
When was Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us released and how long is it?
Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 54m.