Carmen & Bolude

From the moment they meet, Bolude, the dutiful daughter of a Nigerian

diplomat, and Carmen, a self-made vigilante mestiza, share an unbreakable

sistership. Attempting to define themselves amidst American identity politics,

light-skinned Carmen acknowledges only her Latin heritage, and Bolude

embraces Western values over Nigerian roots.

Sure to change everything, is Bolude’s engagement to white, Australian

Tommy. Bolude finally braves telling her traditional father, Akin, only two

weeks before the wedding. Hurt she has not chosen a Nigerian, Akin responds

with an ultimatum: he will only give his blessing if she can follow tradition and

get 100 Australians from 100 villages to welcome her.

The two women fly to Australia and set off on the wrong side of the road to

find Sydney’s ethnic ‘villages.’ Along with welcomes, the uproarious light of

Australian culture forces them to confront their identity choices - and their

diverging paths. In connecting with her Nigerian identity, she tries to attract

the number of welcomes she needs, but loses Carmen in the process who is

finding out about her own Australian heritage.

Can Bolude find the answers to harmonise living in Australia with Tommy,

serving her community in Nigeria, and keeping Carmen in the family?

Doors/Bar 1.00pm Film 2.00pm

Host or Publisher The Backlot Perth