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Harder Than the Rock

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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.

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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