9 Feet of Rope

Director: Noble Fox
2011, Trinidad+Tobago, UK
English
Documentary short/18 minutes

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Tobago’s annual Easter goat racing event attracts people from all over the world to the small community of Buccoo. The film follows the participants—men and goats—through the training and preparation for the race, up to the big event as they compete for the coveted title, Champ of Champs.

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Noble Fox is a Zimbabwe-born filmmaker based in London. He has worked in the music industry for over eight years, managing successful international groups, including Jamiroquai. He has been a photographer, visual artist and worked in television. His directing credits include a short documentary AfroBeat Rebellion (2010) and Messenger of the Great River (2011).

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Mon 26 Sept 5.00pm, MovieTowne, Port of Spain

Fri 30 Sept  7.00pm, Community Centre, Castara, Tobago

Tue 4 Oct 12.00pm, MovieTowne