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Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene

1977·Movie
52min
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
IMDb7.6

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Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Complexity7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

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'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.
Reggae DocumentaryJamaican Music SceneBob MarleyLee 'Scratch' Perry1970s MusicRastafarian CultureSocial CommentaryKingstonMusic HistoryCultural History

Crew

Directed by:
Jeremy Marre, Terence Dackombe
Produced by:
Jeremy Marre, Diane Ellis

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Night Flight+FawesomeTubi TV

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Is Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene?

0 h 52 min

Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene runs 0 h 52 min.

What language is Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Jamaica, United Kingdom.

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