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Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie

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Even after the death of Bob Marley, the spirit of reggae music lives on in this documentary of the annual Reggae Sunsplash Festival, which is captured live at the Bob Marley Center in Montego Bay, Jamaica, during the summer of 1983. In addition to backstage interviews, the film features live performances by the Melody Makers, Gregory Isaacs, Musical Youth, Third World and early Jamaican music pioneer Alton Ellis, as well as cameo appearances by Marley's widow, Rita, and 14-year-old son, Ziggy.

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Audience Member Being Jamaican, I liked the idea of someone FINALLY doing a positive film that reflected favorably on my culture. A good family flick. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member ONE OF THE BEST CARIBBEAN MOVIES EVERY MADE. FUNNY LOVED IT. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Very funny movie. Watched it more than 6 Ttmes. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member GOOD MOVIE WORTH WATCHING Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Even after the death of Bob Marley, the spirit of reggae music lives on in this documentary of the annual Reggae Sunsplash Festival, which is captured live at the Bob Marley Center in Montego Bay, Jamaica, during the summer of 1983. In addition to backstage interviews, the film features live performances by the Melody Makers, Gregory Isaacs, Musical Youth, Third World and early Jamaican music pioneer Alton Ellis, as well as cameo appearances by Marley's widow, Rita, and 14-year-old son, Ziggy.
Director
Robert Mugge
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 2, 2005
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround