Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande
“A Story Of Musical Survival Against All Odds”
Synopsis
In the racially turbulent UK of the early 70s, a group of black musicians came together in South London with a common love of rhythms and a message of peace. Cymande – with the dove as their symbol – combined jazz, funk, soul and Caribbean grooves to form a unique sound. Despite success in the USA they faced indifference in their native Britain, becoming disillusioned and disbanding. But the music lived on, as new generations of artists imbibed and reworked their pioneering sounds in fresh ways. From Soul II Soul to De La Soul, MC Solaar to The Fugees, the Dove had spread Cymande's message far and wide, prompting their return after forty years. This is their story.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 26, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim MacKenzie-Smith
- Original Score
- Cymande
- Original Title
- Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Crawshay Films, Ventureland, VeryMuchSo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim MacKenzie-Smith
Cymande
David Corfield
Matt Wyllie
Beatrice Read, John Battsek, Daniel Gordon, Tim MacKenzie-Smith, Matt Wyllie
Department Leadership Roster
David Corfield
Director of Photography
Matt Wyllie
Editor
Beatrice Read
Producer
Tim MacKenzie-Smith
Producer
Matt Wyllie
Producer
Tim MacKenzie-Smith
Director
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande about?
In the racially turbulent UK of the early 70s, a group of black musicians came together in South London with a common love of rhythms and a message of peace. Cymande – with the dove as their symbol – combined jazz, funk, soul and Caribbean grooves to form a unique sound. Despite success in the USA they faced indifference in their native Britain, becoming disillusioned and disbanding. But the music lived on, as new generations of artists imbibed and reworked their pioneering sounds in fresh ways. From Soul II Soul to De La Soul, MC Solaar to The Fugees, the Dove had spread Cymande's message far and wide, prompting their return after forty years. This is their story.
Who directed Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande?
Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande was directed by Tim MacKenzie-Smith.
Who stars in Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande?
The principal cast of Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande includes Mark Ronson, Vincent Mason, Donald Johnson Jr., Cut Chemist, Kool DJ Red Alert.
When was Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande released and how long is it?
Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande was composed by Cymande.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande?
Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).