Queen of Soca opens October 16 in cinemas

Queen of Soca, the vibrant and unapologetically TT feature film directed by Kevin Adams, made its debut at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival, earning praise for its authenticity, emotional depth and powerful celebration of Caribbean identity. Now, the film prepares to bring that same energy to audiences nationwide when it opens in cinemas on October 16.

Rooted in the rhythms and realities of TT, Queen of Soca is a coming-of-age story about Olivia (played by Terri Lyons), a young woman from an underprivileged community who dares to chase a forbidden dream – becoming a soca star – despite her mother’s strict religious opposition. As Olivia’s world expands beyond the church pews and market stalls, she discovers that the greatest act of rebellion is believing in herself, said a media release.

Adams who also helmed the award-winning short film No Soca No Life, says the film captures the tension between faith and freedom, tradition and transformation, through the intoxicating lens of TT’s soca culture. Read More

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