Newest Guyanese movie dedicated to Enmore Martyrs – showcasing lives of sugar workers
The newest Mahadeo Shivraj production ‘Brown Sugar too Bitter for Me’ has been released to co-incide with the upcoming 175th Arrival of East Indians to Guyana and is dedicated to the five Enmore Martyrs.
The movie which was officially launched at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) tonight by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds portrays the differences between the rich and poor in the society and their economic circumstances. This movie brings to life the everyday issue of differences in economic levels in present day society that eventually result in segregation between ‘society classes’ in the past and even today.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Mrs. Yvonne Hinds and Minister of Culture Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony at the official launch of the Guyanese movie ‘Brown sugar Too bitter for me’ at the National Cultural Centre
This movie is the third released by Shivraj in collaboration with the Dramatic Arts Academy headed by Neaz Subhan.
Shivraj acknowledged that Guyana is yet to realise that cinema has come back to the country, “It would take some time for Guyanese to know,” he said at the launch.
Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony observed the movement towards the development and revival of the film industry and film making in Guyana. He expressed the hope that the recognition of the persistent value of Shivraj’s film productions would enable the garnering of finance to assist.
The Culture Minister also noted the symbolism of the launch during the approach of the 175th anniversary of Indian Arrival to Guyana. He pointed to the development of the Indian culture which arrived simultaneously. Noting that this movement was captured in the movie ‘Brown Sugar too Bitter for Me’, Minister Anthony pointed out that it will effectively archive a piece of Guyana’s history.
He paralleled the revitalisation of the film industry through Shivraj’s Productions with the dedication to the Enmore Martyrs which are both turning points in Guyana’s history.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Mrs. Yvonne Hinds and Minister of Culture Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony are escorted into the National Cultural Centre by Neaz Subhan (right) of the Dramatic Arts Academy and producer Mahadeo Shivraj (behind Subhan) for the official launch of the Guyanese movie ‘Brown sugar Too bitter for me’
PM Hinds stated that the movie is but another step towards the development of Guyana through the work of its people to ensure that life gets better. He observed that the revamp of the film industry is a chance to extend the opportunity for Guyanese to develop their innate talent. The Prime Minister also noted the initial push made by former President Bharat Jagdeo to develop the industry through grants to the University of Guyana in this respect.
“Brown Sugar Too Bitter for Me” will be shown at the NCC tomorrow and Monday as well.
It will also be screened in several locations across Guyana; on Friday, April 26 at the Wales Primary school, on Saturday, April 27 at Astro cinema, West Coast Demerara and on Sunday, April 26 at the Enmore Primary school.