Beats of the Heart: Roots Rock Reggae

Synopsis

'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.

Main Cast

Jimmy Cliff

Himself

Age : 76 | Popularity : 31%

Joe Gibbs

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 1%

Dennis Brown

Himself

Age : 42 | Popularity : 6%

Michael Manley

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Jacob Miller

Himself

Age : 27 | Popularity : 8%

Lee Perry

Himself

Age : 88 | Popularity : 10%

U-Roy

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

Bob Marley

Age : 36 | Popularity : 16%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Camera	Camera Operator	Chris Morphet Jeff Barnes
Editing	Editor	Paul O'Dell
Production	Production Coordinator	Diane Ellis
	Producer	Jeremy Marre
Directing	Script Supervisor	Terence Dackombe
	Director	Jeremy Marre
Department	Role	Name

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