By Lincoln DePradine
Jennifer Hosten, a former worldwide magnificence pageant winner and an ex-diplomat of Grenada, is without doubt one of the nation’s “excellent” nationals, who has had a significant position in world historical past, in accordance with Gerry Hopkin, Grenada’s consul common primarily based in Toronto.
“She was the primary Black lady to win the Miss World title and did so at an occasion the place there was a significant improvement within the worldwide feminist motion,” Hopkin informed The Caribbean Digital camera.
Hosten, who has been residing in Canada and has represented the nation on the diplomatic degree, gained the 1970 Miss World contest in London, England, as Miss Grenada.
The pageant, and the true story of protest by a gaggle of girls to disrupt the competitors, are relived within the movie, “Misbehaviour”.
The film is predicated on the guide, “Miss World 1970”, written by Hosten herself.
Hopkin is making ready to host a screening of “Misbehaviour” in Toronto, saying many individuals — together with Grenadians — are unaware of Hosten’s profession historical past, together with the holder of a Grasp’s diploma in worldwide relations; her roles as an airline attendant, writer, journalist and psychotherapist. She additionally served as a excessive commissioner for Grenada in Canada, and in addition a Canada consultant abroad.
One evaluate of “Misbehaviour” describes it as “crowd-pleasing”, saying the solid makes the film “an ideal watch”.
“The climax is riveting, if not a particular name to feminist motion,” stated a evaluate within the Instances of India.
“The movie makes you recognize what some courageous girls have gone via to deal with patriarchy. Extra importantly, it’s simple to see how far we’ve come in the direction of equal rights for ladies but in addition, how a lot additional we nonetheless should go.”
Subsequent month’s particular Toronto exhibiting of “Misbehaviour” is a chance to study Hosten, together with her 1970 Miss World victory, and it’s additionally a part of the continuing “Golden Jubilee” celebrations of the fiftieth anniversary of independence of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, stated Hopkin.
“The screening is free however there’s restricted capability on the theatre that might accomodate somewhat over 300 folks,” he defined. “So, we’re asking folks planning to take care of RSVP at 416-595-1343; 647-594-7210; or at e-mail, data@grenadaconsulate.com”.
“Misbehaviour” will probably be exhibiting Saturday, July 20, at Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgeman Avenue.
Hosten will probably be current on the occasion that may embody a “meet-and-greet” at 5 pm, with the movie’s screening beginning 6 PM.
After the viewing of the movie, a short panel dialogue on its significance will probably be held, Hopkin stated.
