Films

Seeking to better understand a sometimes distant patriarch, Michael Chaplin works to uncover his legendary father’s Romani roots and how they inspired his iconic character The Tramp.

Michael’s daughter and noted actor Carmen Chaplin makes her feature debut as director with Chaplin: Spirit of the Tramp, which features intimate, exclusive interviews and unprecedented access to the Chaplin estate, pulling together film extracts, home movies, and contributions from leading Roma artists including Tony Gatlif, Stochelo Rosenberg, Lita Cabellut, and Farruquito, among others.