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Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land

2024·Show
5Episodes in1Season
IMDb9.0

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Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land fingerprint

Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

A real life story, show business, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

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About

At the height of the golden age of reggae, some of Jamaica’s brightest stars left their homeland behind to shine their light in an unlikely hub of Caribbean creativity: Toronto.

Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land follows the journeys of these icons. Through rare archives and infectious beats, this captivating five-part anthology series takes you from Kingston to Kensington Market to see and hear how reggae made roots in Canada against all odds.
Reggae HistoryMusical MigrationToronto's Caribbean SceneBiographical DocumentaryCultural ImpactNostalgic SoundscapeSocial CommentaryMusical ShowbizImmersive Interviews

Crew

Directed by:
Graeme Mathieson, Chris Flanagan
Written by:
Graeme Mathieson, Chris Flanagan
Produced by:
Lea Marin, Sherien Barsoum

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes.

Is Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land air?

It ran from 2024 to 2024 and has ended.

What language is Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.