Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene
Synopsis
'Roots Rock Reggae' depicts an unforgettable moment in Jamaica's history when music defined the island's struggles and immortalized its heroes. Director Jeremy Marre films Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry record in his legendary Black Ark studio with The Upsetters. Jimmy Cliff rehearses with Sly and Robbie, while Inner Circle's historic live gig is recorded on the violent Kingston streets. The legendary Abyssinians harmonize their haunting Rastafarian songs; Joe Higgs (formerly Bob Marley's teacher) plays and talks; majestic toaster U Roy raps alongside The Mighty Diamonds, and Third World record in a Kingston studio. There is also early archive footage of Toots and the Maytals, and Haile Selessie's royal visit to Jamaica while police and thieves battle it out on the streets, and the ghettos erupt in violence. 1977: An extraordinary year for Reggae music.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Marre
- Original Title
- Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene
- Country of Origin
- Jamaica, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Harcourt Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Marre
Paul O'Dell
Jeremy Marre
Department Leadership Roster
Paul O'Dell
Editor
Jeremy Marre
Director
Jeremy Marre
Producer
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What is Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene about?
'Roots Rock Reggae' depicts an unforgettable moment in Jamaica's history when music defined the island's struggles and immortalized its heroes. Director Jeremy Marre films Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry record in his legendary Black Ark studio with The Upsetters. Jimmy Cliff rehearses with Sly and Robbie, while Inner Circle's historic live gig is recorded on the violent Kingston streets. The legendary Abyssinians harmonize their haunting Rastafarian songs; Joe Higgs (formerly Bob Marley's teacher) plays and talks; majestic toaster U Roy raps alongside The Mighty Diamonds, and Third World record in a Kingston studio. There is also early archive footage of Toots and the Maytals, and Haile Selessie's royal visit to Jamaica while police and thieves battle it out on the streets, and the ghettos erupt in violence. 1977: An extraordinary year for Reggae music.
Who directed Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene?
Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene was directed by Jeremy Marre.
Who stars in Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene?
The principal cast of Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene includes Jimmy Cliff, Joe Gibbs, Dennis Brown, Michael Manley, Jacob Miller.
When was Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene released and how long is it?
Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 52m.