Harder Than the Rock

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Harder Than the Rock

2024

1h 39m

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Harder Than The Rock chronicles the incredible journey of Britain's first reggae band, Cimarons. Formed by teenage Jamaican immigrants in a London bus shelter in 1967, the band were at the forefront of the reggae explosion in the 1970s. Thousands of miles from Jamaica, they brought excitement, experimentation, and sheer anticipation to Black British youth, connecting them to their roots and identity through their powerful music.

Cath Clarke

Guardian

Film-maker Mark Warmington tells the story diligently and follows the band’s first gig in 30 years. Which feels like too little, and sadly is too late for one member, but it’s heartwarming all the same.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 18, 2024

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

The archive is really interesting because the music is infectious... but the more modern stuff is also really moving.

Oct 11, 2024

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Mythily Ramachandran

Romancing Cinema

Music lovers will love this heartwarming story of Britain's first reggae band. What was it like for a small group of Jamaican musicians to bring reggae into the United Kingdom in the '60s?

Rated: 3/5

Jan 22, 2025

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Clint Leavitt

Loud and Clear Reviews

If you’ve never heard of The Cimarons, this one will ensure that you hear them and hear from them in spades, and you’ll be the better for it.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 14, 2025

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Romey Norton

Film Focus Online

Harder than the Rock is a well-put-together, informative, and emotional music documentary. The love and pride everyone has for The Cimarons and reggae music is truly inspiring.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 4, 2024

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Chloe C

Truly captivating and heartwarming film so beautifully put together in a way that perfectly captures the authenticity of this incredible band and their pure desire to create without expectations. Inspiring and moving - would and will definitely watch again and again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Jon H

Great band, great film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Ruth P

Top film, even if you're not a reggae fan! Brilliantly cut together music documentary. If you like reggae, you'll adore this film, but I'd highly recommend it to anyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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Archie A

Amazing film, so well put together with such an engaging backstory and captivating music. Really enjoyed it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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Studio D

Such a wonderfully crafted doc, great to see this group of artists get long deserved praise and exposure

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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CJ M

An amazing film about the emergence of Reggae in the UK, shining a spotlight on the band responsible. Overlaying the historical and current footage with the music, was a great way to display the band's artistic reach in a short period of time.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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James Baxter

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Jeremiah Cullinane

Producer

Mark Warmington

Producer

Inuka Bacote-Capiga

Executive Producer

Mark Antonello

Executive Producer

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Harder Than The Rock chronicles the incredible journey of Britain's first reggae band, Cimarons. Formed by teenage Jamaican immigrants in a London bus shelter in 1967, the band were at the forefront of the reggae explosion in the 1970s. Thousands of miles from Jamaica, they brought excitement, experimentation, and sheer anticipation to Black British youth, connecting them to their roots and identity through their powerful music.

Director: Mark Warmington
Producer: James Baxter, Jeremiah Cullinane, Mark Warmington
Production Co: Margot Films, J6 Films
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 39m