John LaRose

A profound voice in Caribbean cinema, John LaRose was born in 1927 in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago. His directorial career spanned from the late 1960s to the early 2000s, during which he primarily focused on documentaries, capturing the narratives of the Afro-Caribbean community with films such as "Dream to Change the World" which earned him widespread recognition, despite not receiving major international awards. LaRose's authorial style was characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, a profound sense of social justice, and an unwavering commitment to give voice to the marginalized.

John LaRose was not just a filmmaker, but a resolute storyteller who used his lens to shed light on the struggles and triumphs of his people, capturing their spirit with an unerring honesty and deep-rooted compassion.