One Hand Don't Clap
"A hot and spicy musical celebration."
Originally released in 1991. One Hand Don't Clap is a documentary/music film. directed by Kavery Kaul.
Starring Lord Kitchener, Calypso Rose, and Mighty Duke
Synopsis
Kavery Kaul’s engaging documentary traces the history of calypso and soca music from their birth in the African-East Indian traditions of Trinidad and Tobago through its worldwide diaspora, including its popularization in the 1950s by Harry Belafonte and the new independent distribution networks that arose to serve the expatriate community in the 1980s. North American restoration premiere at To Save and Project: The 19th MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation on January 27 and 31, 2023. Digital restoration by the Academy Film Archive and the Women’s Film Preservation Fund of New York Women in Film & Television; courtesy of Riverfilms.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Riverfilms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Hand Don't Clap about?
Kavery Kaul’s engaging documentary traces the history of calypso and soca music from their birth in the African-East Indian traditions of Trinidad and Tobago through its worldwide diaspora, inclu...
Who directed One Hand Don't Clap?
One Hand Don't Clap was directed by Kavery Kaul.
How long is One Hand Don't Clap?
One Hand Don't Clap has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was One Hand Don't Clap released?
One Hand Don't Clap was released on August 28, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in One Hand Don't Clap?
The main cast of One Hand Don't Clap includes Lord Kitchener, Calypso Rose, Mighty Duke, Lord Pretender, David Rudder.