Got To Be Free – A Village Drums of Freedom Story

By Jasmine Stein & Martina Lanfranchi • 1hr 12 mins • Documentary, Feature • Trinidad and Tobago • English

DAY 5 • SUNDAY 15 JUNE 2025 • 4:00 pm • 4DX

Trinidad & Tobago: Founders of the Village Drums of Freedom, Gerry Drums and Nyron Roots, take us back to their early days, during the island’s fresh independence. Inspired by elder leaders in the community, they pursued spiritual and political empowerment through culture and took it to the international stage. 50 years later, they share their story as they prepare for the golden anniversary of their festival on that same piece of land they grew up on, showcasing the rich musical expressions that emerged from the culture of drumming.

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