Made in Jamaica - Reggae Documentary

Made in Jamaica is a brand new reggae documentary which just premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in September. I haven't seen this movie yet, but I definitely plan on it, as it is generating a lot of buzz in both the reggae world and the documentary circles. Hopefully it makes it to a theater in Zion (a.k.a Israel) which is where I live.

The film talks about the Jamaican Dream, which is to rise up out of the ghetto and become a music superstar. All the issues and themes are covered, including: crime and violence of the ghetto, political responsibility, slavery, colonialization, the Legend of Bob, religion and rasta, sex, women and lots of hope for a better life.

The cast includes some of the best known Roots and Dancehall artists from the 70's up, including Gerogry Isaacs, Beres Hammond, Elephant Man, Capleton, Third World, Toots, Bounty Killer, Lady Saw and many more. It should be a fun and very interesting movie to watch. Check it (trailer below).