Drawing from both, Bailey infused the project with a personal sense of balance, turning a myth into a vehicle for lived wisdom. Folklore and the American DreamAs a first generation immigrant, Bailey frames the film as a clear example of perseverance. Returning to Antigua to work on this project, he realized he was building more than a film. For Assistant Director Jeron Bailey, The Soucouyant became a bridge. Antigua may be small, but in Bailey’s telling, it is a gem with a massive impact if it plays its cards right.