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The energy was electric, and the buzz was contagious! Audiences everywhere fell in love with Sugar Dumplin’, celebrating the rich tapestry of family bonds and Caribbean culture with a heartfelt and playful spirit. Here’s what the crowd had to say:

CELEBRATE OUR WINS

Follow a daughter as she attempts to reconnect with her estranged father through the flavours of his Caribbean childhood. Watch the trailer now.

“If life were predictable, it would cease to be life, and be without flavour.”

Listen up.

Experience the heart and soul of Sugar Dumplin’ through its official track, "Never Apart." This beautifully composed piece captures the essence of love, family, and cultural heritage woven into the film’s story. Rooted in the rich sounds of the Caribbean, this song blends soulful melodies with authentic rhythms, creating an emotional journey that resonates long after the music fades.

Written by: Adrian Bent and Kenny Blake

Composed By: Adrian Bent

Performed By: Kenny Blake

A Culinary Journey through Memory and Love

As a middle-aged woman struggles to find her place in life, she is tasked with the responsibility of checking in on her estranged elderly father as he settles into the only retirement home that will take him in.

The daughter tries to forge a deeper connection with her father by preparing dishes that evoke memories of his Caribbean childhood while he grapples with dementia.

Oliver Samuels Sugar Dumplin BTS. Elderly man in plaid shirt sitting indoors, smiling, with a lamp and framed pictures in the background.

Oliver Samuels Sugar Dumplin BTS, A cozy room with two people sitting on a bed engulfed in warm light from a large window. The room contains wall decor, lamps, and a bedside table with a cup, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Chantel Rielye, BTS Sugar Dumplin, A woman in a blue medical scrub looking concerned, sitting in a room with a lamp and a window in the background.

Chantel Rielye, BTS Sugar Dumplin, A woman in a kitchen preparing food in a clear mixing bowl with bottles and utensils on the countertop.

Oliver Samuels Sugar Dumplin BTS. A man in a blue robe sitting on a bed in a cozy room, holding a magazine, with sunlight streaming through curtains and various personal items around.

Oliver Samuels Sugar Dumplin BTS. An older man sitting on a bed in a room, holding a takeout container of food, wearing a dark blue cardigan and white shirt, with a thoughtful expression.

Person standing in a dimly lit room with a couch, boxes, and window.

Elderly man in glasses and bathrobe sitting on a bed, holding a book in a softly lit bedroom, with a lamp and dresser in the background.

Chantel Rielye, BTS Sugar Dumplin, A woman in a pink shirt holding a tray of food in a kitchen with a softly lit dining area in the background.

Chantel Rielye, BTS Sugar Dumplin, Black and white image of a person sitting on the floor reading a book, surrounded by soft lighting and cardboard boxes in a cozy setting.

Chantel Rielye, BTS Sugar Dumplin, A woman sitting on the floor in a softly lit room, surrounded by boxes, reading a book. She is wearing comfortable clothes and appears relaxed.

Chantel Rielye, BTS Sugar Dumplin. Woman on film set in a kitchen with crew and equipment.

Oliver Samuels and Chantel Riley. An older man wearing glasses and a beige sweater, standing next to a young woman in a blue cardigan, both smiling in a kitchen setting.

Oliver Samuels and Christal Williams. A woman helping an older man adjust a smartwatch on his wrist in a kitchen setting.

Monitor displaying a black and white video scene of two people sitting on a couch with a coffee table in front. The table has glasses, a candle, and a plate. The setting appears to be a living room. Technical information overlays the screen.

Producer Natanya Barrocks. Woman smiling indoors, wearing a graphic t-shirt and lanyard. Streams Community Hub

Camera monitor displaying a bedroom scene with two people, a bed, boxes, and various items.

Safia and Kern Carter. Two people standing indoors, holding papers and talking to each other, with office equipment in the background.

Oliver Samuels, Elderly man in a blue robe sitting on a bed in a bedroom with books and framed photographs on a shelf.

Oliver Samuels, Elderly man with gray hair and beard wearing a blue robe.

Oliver Samuels, Man in a blue robe sitting on a bed reading a newspaper in a cozy room with striped pillows and a bedside table with a lamp and coffee cup.

Director and Writer Tristan Barrocks a camera operator adjusting a curtain near a bed, a person in a blue robe seated on the bed, and another individual standing nearby. The room has a window, some framed pictures, a chair, and a bedside lamp.

Director and Writer Tristan Barrocks' image of a camera crew filming a scene in a dimly lit room. One person is sitting on a bed while another wears a camera rig. The third person stands nearby. A window with curtains is in the background.

Filmmaker operating a camera on a slider in a room with a wooden chair and dresser, surrounded by various objects including a pillow and gift bag.

A healthcare professional in green scrubs discussing paperwork with an elderly man in a blue sweater, sitting by a desk with a computer monitor, tissues, and a beverage cup.

Abstract silhouette of a woman with colorful geometric shapes

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