It’s a Mermaid – But Not As We Know It! With Shakirah Bourne

Shakirah Bourne

It’s a Mermaid – But Not As We Know It! With Shakirah Bourne

Shakirah Bourne

4:00pm

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Let’s head to Barbados to hear about a tale of Caribbean legend and cricket! Meet filmmaker and author Shakirah Bourne as she talks about Josephine Against the Sea, a magical adventure starring young Josephine: a loveable mischief-maker and cricket-player who knows that no one is good enough for her daddy. When he introduces her to his latest girlfriend, Josephine realises there’s something very fishy going on and her dad is unusually mesmerised by his new love. Can Josephine convince her friends to help her before it’s too late? Join Shakirah to hear more about the story and the Caribbean myths and ancient beliefs that inspire her.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

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TIFA Kids is generously supported by Gail and Mark Appel.

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Let’s head to Barbados to hear about a tale of Caribbean legend and cricket! Meet filmmaker and author Shakirah Bourne as she talks about Josephine Against the Sea, a magical adventure starring young Josephine: a loveable mischief-maker and cricket-player who knows that no one is good enough for her daddy. When he introduces her to his latest girlfriend, Josephine realises there’s something very fishy going on and her dad is unusually mesmerised by his new love. Can Josephine convince her friends to help her before it’s too late? Join Shakirah to hear more about the story and the Caribbean myths and ancient beliefs that inspire her.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

English captioning is available for this video. Please click the ‘CC’ button in the video toolbar to turn it on.

TIFA Kids is generously supported by Gail and Mark Appel.

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Shakirah Bourne is a Bajan author and filmmaker born and based in Barbados. She once shot a movie scene in a cave with bats during an earthquake, but is too scared to watch horror movies. She enjoys exploring old graveyards, daydreaming and eating mangoes. Learn more at shakirahbourne.com.

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Sunday, October 31

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