The story of how Grenadian Jennifer Hosten broke barriers to become the first black woman to be crowned miss world has finally made its way to the big screen.

The movie, which tells the story of an island girl who defied the odds and captured the world during a time when feminism and racism were rife was premiered in London on Monday.

Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Grenadian, Jennifer Hosten – the first woman of color to be crowned Miss World, Keira Knightley as a member of the newly formed Women’s Liberation Movement, “MISBEHAVIOUR” follows the disruption of the 1970 Miss World beauty competition of London by a group of feminist activists.

A delegation of extraordinary Grenadians joined Jennifer Hosten and the stellar cast of “MISBEHAVIOUR” at the premiere. Pure Grenada heralded the movie for its portrayal of a defining moment in history.

CEO of Grenada Tourism Authority Patricia Maher, said: “Misbehaviour depicts a chapter of Jennifer’s story that exemplifies her groundbreaking life as she helped put Grenada on the map fifty years ago. Since then Grenada has grown its international appeal for visitors with a record-breaking half a million visitors to the destination in 2018.”

Hosten, born in Grenada in 1947, was a flight attendant for BWIA (now Caribbean Airlines) when she took a leave of absence to compete in Miss World, the most-watched TV show on the planet during the 1970s. She was crowned winner despite the competition being interrupted by a Women’s Liberation Movement stage invasion.

Subsequent to the competition, Hosten pursued a successful career in diplomacy, trade negotiation and international development including serving as Grenada High Commissioner to Canada, working as a Canadian diplomat to Bangladesh and owning her own tourism business.

Maher added: “The tri-island destination of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique offers something for everyone with a very warm welcome for visitors and we’re delighted that this retelling of Jennifer’s inspiring and relevant story once again gives Grenada top billing.”

Directed by BAFTA winner Philippa Lowthorpe the movie includes an all-star cast including Jessie Buckley, Greg Kinnear, Lesley Manville, Keeley Hawes, Rhys Ifans, and Phyllis Logan.

“MISBEHAVIOUR” is in UK cinemas from Friday, 13th March 2020.