Legal Squabble over the Meaning of “Patty” Inspires Canadian Jamaican Filmmaker

When Canadian Jamaican filmmaker Chris Strikes learned about a 1985 dispute in Toronto that called into question whether an iconic Jamaican food favorite could be called a patty or not, he was shocked. His disbelief led him to document the debate in his 2022 film entitled “Patty Vs Patty.” The film tells the story of a Jamaican family who migrated to Toronto and established a thriving business […]

Eight Mavericks of Jamaica Recognized by UK-Based Media Company Pitch Fanzine

Pitch Mavericks of Jamaica are being honored and celebrated by The Pitch Fanzine, a powerful and influential platform and movement within the U.K. creative industries, founded by Jamaican industry leader Sherry Collins. From Saint Ann, Jamaica to London Born in St. Ann, Jamaica, Sherry Collins, 43, award-winning founder of The Pitch Fanzine, emigrated to America […]