Playing FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2:30 pm at the JERSEY CITY MUSEUM
Part of the African Diaspora Film Series
MADE IN JAMAICA
by Jérôme Laperrousaz
108 mins, 2006, Jamaica/France, documentary in English
Made in Jamaica is a powerful portrait of the leaders of Jamaican music that explores how Reggae has become a worldwide phenomenon. From the crime and violence of the ghetto to political responsibility; from the history of slavery and colonization to the legacy of Bob Marley and the idea of salvation through music; from religion and the Rasta movement to sex, women, and their role in reggae, Made in Jamaica explores the multifaceted reality of Jamaican music through interviews and musical performances with artists like Capleton, Elephant Man, Bunny Wailer, Toots & the Maytals, Bounty Killer, Gregory Isaacs, Tanya Stephens, Beres Hammond, and others. Official Selection Toronto Film Festival 2006 and Cannes Film Festival 2007.
I've been looking for a site with this kind of information! I missed this showing but I will now find the dvd. I love reggae music and want to start collecting documentaries. Any suggestions?
We would suggest you follow the Pan African film festival and see if they have any good films!