Director: Nadean Rawlins and Gareth Cobran
Year: 2022
Genre: Drama
Charismatic and fiercely ambitious, Aria Sawyer appears destined to become Traytown’s next Member of Parliament. But beneath the polished image she presents to Jamaica’s political elite lies a secret that could destroy everything she has worked for — her forbidden relationship with journalist Janelle Rose. As pressure mounts from her power-hungry husband Dimitri and a society unwilling to accept her truth, Aria is forced to choose between political power and personal freedom. Bold, emotionally charged, and socially provocative, Traytown explores identity, sexuality, ambition, and the cost of living behind a carefully constructed public mask. Set against the backdrop of Jamaican politics and societal expectations, the film delivers a compelling story about love, sacrifice, and the courage required to live authentically. Directed by Nadean Rawlins and Gareth Cobran, the film combines Rawlins’ award-winning experience as an actress, producer, and stage director with Cobran’s striking visual style as a cinematographer and filmmaker. Together, they craft a nuanced and deeply human story that challenges convention while remaining rooted in Jamaican realities. Traytown received the Viewer’s Choice Award and the Lennie Little-White Award for Best Local Film at GATFFEST.
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