Made in Jamaica

Made in Jamaica

2006 · 120 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary, Music

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.

Directed by Jérôme Laperrousaz · Written by Jérôme Laperrousaz

Your Rating

Cast

Make it a double feature

3h 20m together

Made in Jamaica

Third World

Both from Jérôme Laperrousaz.

More from Jérôme LaperrousazSee all →

Third World

Third World · 1980

MovieDocumentaryMusic

At the roots of reggae, in Jamaica, close-up on the group Third World. Portraits of the musicians in their daily lives and the cultural context from which they draw their artistic inspiration.

Continental Circus

Continental Circus · 1972

Continental Circus

MovieDocumentary

French documentary about the Continental Circus.

Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution)

Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution) · 1970

Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution)

A film by Jerome Laperrousaz, showing the festival at Amougies, October 1969.

Lumière

Lumière · 1976

MovieDramaRomance

Sarah, an actress nearing her forties, has invited 3 friends to join her for a holiday in Provence. This is the prologue for what happened a year ago in Paris with a man Sarah had long considered a platonic friend. She had just finished a film, had also finished her relationship with the director and was about to receive an award…

Hu-Man

MovieDramaScience Fiction

An actor is placed in dangerous situations and his fear will be broadcast to the television audience. The audience's emotions will determine whether he is sent into the future or the past.

Pink Floyd: Amougies Pop Festival

Pink Floyd: Amougies Pop Festival · 1970

Pink Floyd: Amougies Pop Festival

Actuel Festival, Mont de lnclus, Amougies, Belgium 25 October, 1969, was restored from The Early Years 1965-1972 - Vol. 3 1969 Dramatis/ation Features Frank Zappa

More Like This

The Harder They Come

The Harder They Come · 1972

The Harder They Come

MovieCrimeDrama

Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter