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Made in Jamaica (2006)

Genre : Documentary, Music

Runtime : 2H 0M

Director : Jérôme Laperrousaz

Synopsis

A powerful portrait of the leaders of the reggae music Movement, and how Reggae has become a worldwide phenomenon. The film showcases performances by the best Reggae and Dance Hall artists ever assembled. From their native ghetto to international fame, "Made in Jamaica" is the story of the artists who represent the Jamaican Dream.

Actors

Capleton
Capleton
Capleton
Elephant Man
Elephant Man
Elephant Man
Bunny Wailer
Bunny Wailer
Bunny Wailers
Bounty Killer
Bounty Killer
Bounty Killer
Gregory Isaacs
Gregory Isaacs
Gregory Isaacs
Tanya Stephens
Tanya Stephens
Tanya Stephens
Beres Hammond
Beres Hammond
Beres Hammond
Lady Saw
Lady Saw
Lady Saw
Joseph Current
Joseph Current
Joseph Current
Vybz Kartel
Vybz Kartel
Vybz Kartel
Gregory Isaacs
Gregory Isaacs
Robbie Shakespeare
Robbie Shakespeare
Lowell
Lowell "Sly" Dunbar
Toots Hibbert
Toots Hibbert

Crews

Jérôme Laperrousaz
Jérôme Laperrousaz
Director
Jérôme Laperrousaz
Jérôme Laperrousaz
Writer
Charlotte Lawrence
Charlotte Lawrence
Executive Producer
Jean-Marie Dreujou
Jean-Marie Dreujou
Director of Photography

Trailers and other movies

IDFA 2006 | Trailer | Made in Jamaica

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