The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry
“The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry”
Synopsis
The Upsetter tells the fascinating story of Lee Scratch Perry a visionary musician and artist from poor rural Jamaica who journeyed to the big city of Kingston in the late 1950’s with dreams of making it in the burgeoning record industry. He burst upon the scene with a brand new sound, inventing a genre of music that would come to be called Reggae, discovering a young Bob Marley and gaining international recognition as a record producer and solo artist. Soon he was being called upon by artists as diverse as The Clash and Paul McCartney to provide his unique sound.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2008
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- Director
- Ethan Higbee, Adam Bhala Lough
- Original Title
- The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
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Ethan Higbee, Adam Bhala Lough
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Ethan Higbee
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Adam Bhala Lough
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What is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry about?
The Upsetter tells the fascinating story of Lee Scratch Perry a visionary musician and artist from poor rural Jamaica who journeyed to the big city of Kingston in the late 1950’s with dreams of making it in the burgeoning record industry. He burst upon the scene with a brand new sound, inventing a genre of music that would come to be called Reggae, discovering a young Bob Marley and gaining international recognition as a record producer and solo artist. Soon he was being called upon by artists as diverse as The Clash and Paul McCartney to provide his unique sound.
Who directed The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry was directed by Ethan Higbee, Adam Bhala Lough.
Who stars in The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
The principal cast of The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry includes Lee "Scratch" Perry, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, Peter Tosh, Benicio del Toro, Bob Marley.
When was The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry released and how long is it?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.