- Miriam, a young British-Jamaican woman, explores familial struggles and societal unrest, embarking on a transformative journey of self-discovery and cultural identity.
- Miriam is a Jamaican and English singer living in London, her identity is bought into question after the killing of George Floyd. Her brother Scott is arrested for rioting in New York and her British mother Susan fails to understand her and her brother's culture. Her British-Nigerian boyfriend Ikenna along with his Nigerian mother, encourage Miriam to find her roots which eventually leads her to Jamaica.—Unknown
- Carry the Wind is a poignant film set in 2020, against the backdrop of societal unrest following the death of George Floyd. The story revolves around Miriam, a young British-Jamaican woman, as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and cultural identity.
We are introduced to Miriam sitting on a bench, gripping a folded photograph with a scribbled address. Filled with a longing to connect with her roots, she sets out to find her identity. Miriam seeks solace with her boyfriend, Ikenna, a photographer residing on a barge boat in London. Their relationship is warm and affectionate, but Miriam yearns for a deeper conversation.
Troubled by her Caucasian mother's inability to comprehend her struggles as a dual heritage individual, Miriam's concerns deepen when her brother, Scott, is arrested for his involvement in the protests. She grapples with a sense of disconnection from her cultural heritage. In an attempt to console her, Ikenna shares his own experiences, revealing that his Caucasian father only understood his struggles after living in Nigeria for a decade.
While Miriam feels lost, Ikenna surprises her with a romantic barge ride along the canal, momentarily distracting her from her internal conflicts. However, the truth resurfaces when Miriam visits Scott in prison. He plans to plead not guilty, believing justice can prevail in an equal system. Miriam attempts to change his mind but realizes the depth of her own journey when Scott divulges that he has been holding onto an address for years, hoping they would visit their father together in Jamaica.
This revelation triggers a profound mix of emotions within Miriam. She comes to understand that her brother's path to self-discovery lies within the courtroom, while hers lies in discovering her roots. Scott's departure leaves Miriam with a powerful parting message: "A tree cannot grow without its roots."
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