Panazz: The Story, winner of the People's Choice Award at the 2023 Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival, is a moving documentary about the Trinidadian jazz Steelpan group, Panazz.
Co-directed and produced by Adam and Barry Bartholomew, the film vividly portrays the band's journey from their 1990s beginnings to a decade of international recognition.
Through heartfelt interviews, archival footage, and stunning visuals of Trinidad & Tobago, interwoven with Panazz's unique music, the film showcases how this small Caribbean ensemble challenged societal norms and transformed global perceptions of Steelpan music.
Q&A with Co-Director Barry (Finbar) Bartholomew