The official poster for Call of the Jab.
This film began with a simple question about my familyâs past.
That question turned into a journey back to Grenada with my father, uncovering stories about our culture, our ancestors, and the folklore that shaped the island.
Grateful to finally share the poster with you all.
Poster by @mikniv
#CallOfTheJab #Fatherson #Grenada #CaribbeanHeritage #Documentary
This year, I learned how to film underwater. đ
I earned my PADI license so I could film Entire sequences on the ocean floor with my underwater camera operator, Arty Daniel â no shortcuts, just preparation, trust, and hand signals.
Water isnât just a location in Call of the Jab, itâs the heart of the story. These waters carry memory, history, and our stories.
We didnât just film this story⌠we dove all in.
â¨Underwater bts @scubawestindiesgrenada
#callofthejab #caribbeanfolklore #grenada
Iâm proud to introduce Densil Fletcher.
Born in Piedmontemps, Grenada, Densil immigrated to the United States at just 19 years old, carrying with him ambition, discipline, and a deep love for home. In the U.S., he went on to lead teams at companies like Techron, Mitsubishi, and Micross, building a life rooted in hard work and quiet leadership.
Outside of work, Densil finds joy in simple pleasures: spending time with family, playing dominoes with friends, travelingâespecially back to Grenadaâand enjoying what he proudly calls his âbreakfast of champions.â On Sundays, his house tells you everything you need to know about him: reggae, calypso, and soca blasting through the speakers, music filling every room, turning any visit into a celebration.
This film begins with himâmy father, my popsâand the journeys we continue to take together.
#callofthejab
The first clip of this interview is here!!! đĽ
I sat down with my longtime friend and fellow filmmaker Donel Fernandes @fernandes_world for a conversation about storytelling, animation, culture, and the films weâre bringing into the world.
We grew up together, and now weâre both creating work rooted in identity, imagination, and the stories that shaped us.
Huge shoutout to @oxtail_anime for taking the time to talk with me, and big ups to @fullsail for helping us make this conversation possible.
This is the first of a few clips from our conversation, and I canât wait to share more.
Watch the clip, drop your thoughts, and follow along for more!
Join us for @callofthejab by @dopfletch a special community impact screening at the #FistUpFilmFestival NYC Pop Up *FREE* RSVP Today
May 16 | 6:30â9:30 PM (Snacks & Networking from 6:30-7pm)
Caribbean & Puerto Rican Identity + Cultural Resistance
đď¸ Call of the Jab (a special community impact screening) â A powerful cultural documentary about a Caribbean father and son who return to Grenada to reclaim ancestral stories. Directed by Fletch Power @dopfletch & produced by: Quincy Cho @quincydinosaur and Anthony Pedone @antvanlathenhoek Executive Produced by Idil Ibrahim @i_am_idil
We will also be screeningâŚ
đď¸ Mataron A Pedro (sneak preview of scenes from the highly anticipated film + conversation with the director Kristian Mercado with some of the cast.
đď¸ Takeover â a powerful film about the Young Lordsâ followed by a discussion with director Emma Francis-Snyder.
*Presented by Evergreen of Action Lab NYC at CENTRO
Life comes quick, next thing you know youâre strapped to this rocket called life, 36 light yearsđŤ away from home.
Wise man once said. Enjoy the ride, never forget where you come from and prepare for whatâs ahead.
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Still taking this in đĽš
We had our first invite-only, private screening of Call of the Jab.
I want to give a very special thanks to everyone who attended and our sponsor Zeiss for hosting, especially our reps Emily and David for making this happen.
This was an incredible moment seeing this story live in a room, with people reacting, laughing, reflecting, and shedding tears. (Me đđżââď¸)
This was never just a film. Itâs family. Itâs a poem, itâs a portrait, itâs memory. Itâs we culture rising back to the surface. đđ
Weâre just getting started.
đŹ Festival submissions underway
đ¸ @jmwardimages
Back when it was just an idea, a camera and friends.
BTS from our crowdfunding shoot, before Call of the Jab, recieved the grant, before our sponsorship with @zeisscinematography , @tribeca and @canva . A couple people believed in this story. đŤ
Appreciate everyone who helped bring this to life from day one.
Call of the Jab coming summer 2026 đđ
đˇ @guyjphoto
#BTS #CallOfTheJab #IndieFilm #Filmmaking
Growing up, I wasnât sure if I had a grandfather⌠even though I had met him. Anytime my dad or his siblings spoke about their father, they called him âUncle Dennis.â
I remember thinking who is Uncle Dennis? đ
As a kid, calling my grandfather âUncleâ confused me, and I never understood why, until I finally asked my dad.
Did your family ever do something similar to this?
#fatherson #familyhistory #grenada #caribbeanstories #callofthejab podcast
Pops tells the story of what life was like being thirteen during the countryâs early years of independence.
We talk about the political figure Maurice Bishop, the revolution, and the riots that changed the island forever.
#CallOfTheJab #FatherSon #Grenada #CaribbeanHistory #Podcast
Last year, while trying to find inspo and connect the dots for my documentary, I flew home to interview my dad.
But instead of a traditional interview, I filmed it like a podcast over a game of dominoes.
Dominoes is my dadâs thing, and it became the perfect way to talk about his childhood, Grenada, and the stories that shaped our family.
The best part? I got to work with family too, bringing in relatives from Orlando media scene to help on camera and behind the scenes.
Sometimes the best stories start at home.
Techical director @0whoisarock0
Assistant Director / BTS @trovador360
A cam op @grizz_lee_2canons
B cam op @fletch_93j
PA @densilfletcher
Support @ famalay
#callofthejab #fatherson #podcast #bts
