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1 Essential Film from Antigua and Barbuda

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1 Essential Film from Antigua and Barbuda

Native cinema in Antigua and Barbuda’s own creative voice — the passport route that earns visas and citizenship.

  1. The Sweetest Mango (2001) poster

    1. The Sweetest Mango

    2001

    Antigua's first feature film is a romantic comedy about a young woman who returns home from Canada and struggles to readjust to life on the small island, weathering professional setbacks and matters of the heart. A charming milestone of Caribbean cinema.

    Curator’s note: The first feature film produced in Antigua and Barbuda, made by Howard and Mitzi Allen's HAMA Films.

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Editorial review: 2026-07-13

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