Doubles With Slight Pepper
Narrative Shorts
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15m
Starring Errol Sitahal, Sanjiv Boodhu, Susan Hannays-Abraham, “DOUBLES” is set in rural Trinidad. The film tells the story of Dhani, who struggles to support himself and his mother by selling doubles. Doubles, is Trinidad’s quintessential street food. When his estranged father returns from Canada unexpectedly, Dhani must decide if he will help save his father’s life.
Written and directed by Ian Harnarine, it was shot in March 2011 at various locations in Trinidad. The shoot lasted 7 days with an entirely local cast.
Generous contributions from The Spike Lee Production Fund and The Trinidad & Tobago Film Company, made the film possible.
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