About this Video
I wanted to shine a light on the resilience of Jamaican women across generations—artists, activists, and entrepreneurs—navigating a society that often underestimates them. Despite pressures from government bureaucracy, limited resources, and rigid societal expectations, they continue to create, lead, and inspire. This story captures their unfiltered frustrations, determination, the quiet courage behind daily struggles, and the triumphs that often go unseen. She Likkle But Tallawah is both a tribute and a call to honor the women shaping Jamaica’s cultural and social landscape, celebrating their strength, voices, and unwavering commitment to making a difference.
Creator
Sophia Steele
Creator
Sophia Steele is a filmmaker and author of Jamaican and Bahamian heritage, dedicated to telling imaginative stories of Afro-Caribbean girlhood. She works in development at international independent film studios, supporting projects by underrepresented creatives. Sophia has collaborated with Mattel and the United Nations and contributes to TIME Africa magazine. She graduated from Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs, where she explored the intersection of media and multicultural storytelling.