Angela Golden Bryan is a Caribbean-American writer, actress and cultural contributor.[1][2] Bryan is mainly known for writing historical fiction books based on the labor revolt of 1878 on the island of St. Croix, which was back then a part of the Danish West Indies, but is now a part of the U.S. Virgin Islands.[3]
Angela Golden Bryan | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | writer, actress and cultural contributor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Life and career
editAs an actress, Bryan appeared on television including Fox's America's Most Wanted, Burn Notice, Simply Delicioso and Designing Spaces. Bryan also starred in minor roles in films including Secrets of the Magic City, Promises and Wild Sunflowers.
In 2018, Bryan published her first book, Fireburn the Screenplay: A story of passion ignited, based on the history of St. Croix.”[4] This book is based on the labor revolt that took place in 1878 and pays tribute to Mary Thomas and other leaders of the revolt.[4][5] According to Bryan, the inspiration to write the story came after hearing stories about her great-great grandmother who was part of this revolt, which was also known as the Fireburn.[4]
The following year, Bryan released her second book, James and the Fireburn, a children's book about anti-bullying and human rights. James and the Fireburn was inspired by the same events of Caribbean history as her first novel.[4][6]
Her film Fireburn the Documentary, which was based on her first book, premiered in 2021. The documentary interviews educators, historians, and artists regarding the labor revolt of 1878. Bryan’s nonprofit received a grant from the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands in 2022 to place all of her Fireburn products into each of the public schools in the Virgin Islands.[7][8][9]
Personal life
editBryan partners with the United Nations Association of the United States of America as an Ambassador for Gender Equality.[10] She is married, has two adult children and currently resides in South Florida.[11]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Designing Spaces | Herself | |
| 2007 | Kitchen Spaces | Herself | |
| 2008 | Simply Delicioso | Herself | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back | ||
| 2008 | Wild Sunflowers | Political Reporter | |
| 2008 | I Have No Idea | Angela | Short film |
| 2009 | Away We Go | Passenger | |
| 2009 | Up in the Air | Dockside Shopper | |
| 2009 | Rough Winds | Mom in Bakery | |
| 2010 | Promises | Homeless Lady | |
| 2011 | 1236 | Anne Stirling | |
| 2012 | 5th of a Degree | Police Station Receptionist | |
| 2013 | The Denied | Dr. Williams | Short film |
| 2013 | Not for Human Consumption | Marcia | |
| 2013 | Run Stinky Run | Agent Holbrook | |
| 2014 | La Llave Del Rey | Sandra Hernandez | Short film |
| 2014 | Secrets of the Magic City | Jackelyn Castle | |
| 2014 | The Killing of a Japanese Bookie | Betty | |
| 2016 | Mud Man | Chaperone | |
| 2020 | Fireburn the Documentary | Executive Producer |
References
edit- ^ "Two from V.I. Receive Humanitarian Awards at Florida Event". St. Croix Source. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "Fifth Anniversary Of V.I. Cultural Contributors Calendar Celebrated By Complex Students And Teachers". viconsortium.com. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "USVI St. Croix Commemoration Of 1878 Labor Revolt Inspires Release Of Fireburn The Screenplay". Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ a b c d "Our City Weston: October 2019". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "'Fireburn Screenplay' Shares STX History with the World | St. John Tradewinds News". stjohntradewinds.com. 28 August 2019. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ Staff, LORI ABBOTTS Daily News. "St. Croix writer tops Caribbean history charts". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ "Short Film Produced By Native Virgin Islander Wins Best Documentary At Chicago Indie Film Awards, Will Air On PBS Next Year". viconsortium.com. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "Fireburn Foundation, Inc Receives $20,000 Grant from Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands". St. Croix Source. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ Staff, SARA KIRKPATRICK Daily News. "Fireburn Literacy Campaign to help bring V.I. history into territory's schools". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ Staff, Daily News. "Author donates to children's home". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ "WSTX 181127 Angela Golden Bryan". YouTube. 22 December 2018.