Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us
Originally released in 1983. Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us is a documentary film. directed by Carmen Ashhurst. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vinie Burroughs, Maurice Bishop, and Caldwell Taylor
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).
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000
Production Companies
- Caribbean Research Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
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 histor...
Who directed Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us?
Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us was directed by Carmen Ashhurst.
How long is Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us?
Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us released?
Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us was released on November 1, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us?
The main cast of Grenada: The Future Coming Towards Us includes Vinie Burroughs, Maurice Bishop, Caldwell Taylor, Dessima Williams, Valerie Cornwall.