Encore Screening of ‘Sugar Pathways To Blend Film, Food, and Culture on St. Croix
July 16, 2025
Following a sold-out event earlier this year, Virgin Islands filmmaker Johanna Bermúdez-Ruiz and her sister, Chef Wanda Bermúdez-Belardo, will host an encore presentation of Sugar Pathways’ Dinner & Movie on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 102 Richmond, Christiansted, next to Olympic Car Rental, Cane Bay Films announced in a press release.
The outdoor event will feature a screening of Bermúdez-Ruiz’s award-winning documentary “Sugar Pathways” and a three-course cocktail dinner prepared by Bermúdez-Belardo, offering guests an intimate evening under the stars that celebrates culture, cuisine, and community, according to the press release.
“Sugar Pathways,” directed by Bermúdez-Ruiz and narrated by actress Luna Lauren Vélez (Dexter, Across the Spider-Verse), explores nearly a century of Puerto Rican and Virgin Islands families uniting through shared heritage and migration. The 50-minute documentary, nominated for a U.S. Congressional award, is described by past guests as both emotional and educational, the press release stated.
“If you’re interested in migration, identity, or Caribbean history, this film is a must-watch,” said Ebony Jones. Another guest, Yvette Ali, added, “Her vision for bringing a film economy here … our whole community and our elected officials need to support her. She is just brilliant.”