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Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story

2024 1h 38m Biography Documentary Music List
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The hit reggae song 'Bam Bam' is considered an anthem of the genre and one of the most sampled reggae vocals of all time. The woman behind the voice, Jamaican dancehall legend Sister Nancy, was deceived for decades and denied the royalties that were rightfully hers. Despite the challenges in her path, she persevered and is an in-demand artist today, touring the world and spreading joy through her music to sold-out crowds. In BAM BAM: THE SISTER NANCY STORY, award-winning filmmaker Alison Duke (Black Community Mixtapes) mixes dynamic tour performances, insightful interviews with industry figures like Janelle Monae, Young Guru, and Pete Rock, and archival footage of the early dancehall scene to create a comprehensive portrait of Sister Nancy's enduring prominence in reggae and hip hop. Her music transcends boundaries, resonating with diverse audiences around the globe, from reggae and hip-hop enthusiasts to gamers and music lovers. Entertaining and empowering, Sister Nancy's story proves that great music overcomes obstacles and that staying true to oneself is the key to success -- both in the music industry and in life.

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Soham Gadre Film Inquiry It’s a documentary as inspirational as it is melancholy, a tale of tribute and influence and one of the tragic pitfalls of the music industry. Jun 24, 2024 Full Review Nora Lee Mandel Maven's Nest Not just for reggae/hip hop fans (despite un-subtitled heavy patois), portrait tribute with archival, re-enactments, star testimony, performances, like other legendary women in blues/world/popular music, well introduces Jamaican icon to old and new fans. Rated: 7/10 Jun 8, 2024 Full Review DarkSkyLady DarkSkyLady Reviews Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story tells the story of an artist who remains larger than life, and her music is a natural offshoot of the size of her spirit. Jun 8, 2024 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex Sister Nancy might not be a household name, but the beat, rhythm and words of “Bam Bam” echo across every genre. Tracing one of the most sampled songs in music history back to the source provides the groundwork to understand a musical pioneer. Rated: 7/10 Jun 8, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis The hit reggae song 'Bam Bam' is considered an anthem of the genre and one of the most sampled reggae vocals of all time. The woman behind the voice, Jamaican dancehall legend Sister Nancy, was deceived for decades and denied the royalties that were rightfully hers. Despite the challenges in her path, she persevered and is an in-demand artist today, touring the world and spreading joy through her music to sold-out crowds. In BAM BAM: THE SISTER NANCY STORY, award-winning filmmaker Alison Duke (Black Community Mixtapes) mixes dynamic tour performances, insightful interviews with industry figures like Janelle Monae, Young Guru, and Pete Rock, and archival footage of the early dancehall scene to create a comprehensive portrait of Sister Nancy's enduring prominence in reggae and hip hop. Her music transcends boundaries, resonating with diverse audiences around the globe, from reggae and hip-hop enthusiasts to gamers and music lovers. Entertaining and empowering, Sister Nancy's story proves that great music overcomes obstacles and that staying true to oneself is the key to success -- both in the music industry and in life.
Director
Alison Duke
Producer
Alison Duke, Ngardy Conteh George
Screenwriter
Alison Duke
Production Co
OYA Media Group
Genre
Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m