Welcome to Jamaica
Synopsis
Inspired by Rachel Moseley-Wood’s essay “The Other Jamaica”, Damian Marley’s controversial song “Welcome to Jamrock”, and juxtaposed views of Jamaica via tourism and marginalized Jamaicans. This short animation uses found film of Jamaica in the 1930s-60s to manipulate the camera’s ethnographic points of view.
Release History & Theatrical Window
12/12/2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nande Walters
- Original Title
- Welcome to Jamaica
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 12/12/2021
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nande Walters
Department Leadership Roster
Nande Walters
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Welcome to Jamaica.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Welcome to Jamaica
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What is Welcome to Jamaica about?
Inspired by Rachel Moseley-Wood’s essay “The Other Jamaica”, Damian Marley’s controversial song “Welcome to Jamrock”, and juxtaposed views of Jamaica via tourism and marginalized Jamaicans. This short animation uses found film of Jamaica in the 1930s-60s to manipulate the camera’s ethnographic points of view.
Who directed Welcome to Jamaica?
Welcome to Jamaica was directed by Nande Walters.
Who stars in Welcome to Jamaica?
The principal cast of Welcome to Jamaica includes Not specified.
When was Welcome to Jamaica released and how long is it?
Welcome to Jamaica was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1m.