RiseUp

RiseUp

88 mins | Documentary | Feb. 13, 2011

Rise Up is a journey into the heart of Jamaica - the island that gave birth to the worldwide cultural phenomenon of Reggae. In a society where talent abounds and opportunity is scarce, three distinct and courageous artists fight to rise up from obscurity and write themselves into the pages of history. With music and appearances by legends Lee "Scratch" Perry, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, and a slew of soon-to-be superstars, Rise Up follows artists in the dangerous streets, back alleys and crowded dance halls of Kingston and the countryside. These artists demonstrate the raw power of hope and courage in a land which is largely unseen, but certainly not unsung.

RiseUp

88 mins | Documentary | Feb. 13, 2011

RiseUp
Rise Up is a journey into the heart of Jamaica - the island that gave birth to the worldwide cultural phenomenon of Reggae. In a society where talent abounds and opportunity is scarce, three distinct and courageous artists fight to rise up from obscurity and write themselves into the pages of history. With music and appearances by legends Lee "Scratch" Perry, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, and a slew of soon-to-be superstars, Rise Up follows artists in the dangerous streets, back alleys and crowded dance halls of Kingston and the countryside. These artists demonstrate the raw power of hope and courage in a land which is largely unseen, but certainly not unsung.
Producers BBC Films
Original title RiseUp
Directors Luciano Blotta
Writers

Cast

Ice Anastasia

as himself

Lowell "Sly" Dunbar

as himself

Brushy One String

as himself

Kemoy Reid

as herself

Robbie Shakespeare

as himself

Turbulence

as himself

John Gourzong

as himself

Bunny Goodison

as himself

Baby G.

as himself