NEW RELEASES FOR 2006

Skatalites - Live At The Lokerse Feesten 1997 And 2002
released March 27th 2006

Burning Spear: The Story of a Living Legend (2007)
For more than 35 years, Burning Spear has inspired people from around the world to reach for a higher consciousness through his music. In this film, we will explore the man behind the legend and the (r)evolution of reggae music that has influenced pop culture for the past 40 years.
heres a clip i found of it so looks like we don't have too long to wait, due out in 2007 sometime:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuOMYQWCRkE

BUNNY LEE STORY
In this moment-even, documentary is turned on the life of the producer Bunny Lee, called Striker by make tubes (to strike the charts…). One will see film ends there where it appears with his parents as well as many speakers such Tappa Zukie, Cornell Campbell or Lee Perry. This superstar of the jamaïcaine production with which one owes in particular the flying cymbal style (inaugurated with None Shall Escape de Johnny Clarke) sees thus honoured with documentary justified which should learn some to us long. The Bunny Striker Lee Story will leave to England, constant by a signed exposure photo itinerant Tom Oldham.

June 2005 - Source: http://www.cdtimes.co.uk
Picture of 4x cd set by same name released last year, not the dvd.....

Livicated,
The new Bob Marley/Reggae documentary, is in the editing process right now.
**i can tell you that this film is going to feature Roger steffens and his amazing Bob Marley collection and the new museum in Jamaica.
*** On hold till the final edit and content is sorted.

Made in Jamaica,
The new reggae film/documentary is due for release sometime in September 2006. The film features Grammy Award Winner Toots, Gregory Isaacs, Bunny Wailer (Bob Marley?s brother), 2006 Grammy Award Nominees Third World, Shia and Cat Core, Beres Hammond, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, Alaine Laugthon, Tanya Stephens, Bounty Killer, Blessed, Elephant Man, Lady Saw, Joseph Current, Vybz Kartel, Brick and Lace, Dr. Marshall, Capleton, Koolant, and Left Side & Esco. OUT VERY SOON, showing in toronto film festival this month...
***DVD Due Out in Feb.2008 with CD

Word, Sound And Power
Due for Re-Release, with the new cut having an extra 15mins added featuring footage of Hugh Mudell and Augustus Pablo.
*Last i heard they where having some legal problems regarding this so who knows.........

Steel Pulse
The latest Steel Pulse documentary 'Introspective' has just been released.

Yabby U - also has a documentary which i have heard about, it's getting screened at the JA'Sound reggae festival in July 2006 so hopfully this will become available before too long.

Turn It Up! -May 06th 2006(New TV Series)
Turn It Up! is the all new dancehall television show hosted by top BBC 1Xtra DJ Robbo Ranx hitting the TV screen on Friday 5th May 2006.
This groundbreaking TV show Turn It Up! is a 30-minute music and lifestyle programme featuring live dancehall footage, interviews and up-to-date coverage of the international dancehall scene.
Robbo Ranx hosts London's only West End dancehall and reggae club night, Uptown Splurt, every Wednesday at prestigious top spot Cameos nightclub. The night features some of the biggest DJ names in UK dancehall.
Turn It Up Live! features the live vibes at Uptown Splurt, as well as dancehall and reggae stars from around the world, including performances from Voicemail and appearances from Ghost, LOC and many more.
Robbo says: â€˜Turn It Up! is all about Dancehall; the music, the lifestyle and the culture... It has a massive following here, and now for the first time the freshest video's, interviews and news will be hitting the UK screens... exclusive to Channel U'
Turn It Up Live! will be aired at 9.30pm on Channel U (360 Sky TV) Friday 5th May 2006 with each episode repeated.

Awake Zion
is a documentary that explores the connections between reggae culture and Judaism. Through the themes of music, roots and culture, it aims to expose the senselessness of hate or intolerance by highlighting kinship as opposed to difference.? This one hasn't been made available to the public yet as far as i'm aware, so watch this space.....
Due for release on DVD in Japan in the Fall 2006

Dub Stories
This is a new 3hr documentary made by french producers comes with a cd, supposedly released 22nd April 2006 but i've seen other release dates quoting June 2006, features loads of interviews with people including 20 interviews with, lee perry ... brain damage , some live , mixing demo from Mad proffessor?
Story of dub since the 70's Featuring Lee Scratch Perry, MAD PROFESSOR, ZION TRAIN, ZENZILE, HIGH TONE, IMPROVISATORS DUB, Adrian SHERWOOD (ON U SOUND), ABA SHANTI I, DISCIPLES, BUSH CHEMISTS, MANASSEH, IRATION STEPPAS, BRAIN DAMAGE, KING SHILOH SOUND SYSTEM, CULTURAL WARRIOR SOUND SYSTEM, WEEDING DUB, ASHANTI 3000, HAMMERBASS, FREDERIC PEGUILLAN et David KATZ?
(Just finnished watching it, didn't seem as long as it said it was, features mainly modern european dub bands and talks about the history of dub, some great interviews with mad prof., Russ D. Irations Steppas, Bush Chemists, nice vid but not as exciting as i was hoping :@(

JAH Rastaman Boss - Questions Answered - (Documentary)
A new one that seems to have surfaced recently, it's some rasta who lives in london by the looks of it, and basically a film of him reasoning with friends on various issues, sat in what looks like his market stall after hours!!? interesting but only one mans opinion, i need to have a proper watch of this one to give my opinion on it. Looks like there are several volumes available from this man, anymore info apreciated....

I Shot The Sheriff
JAMIE FOXX is set to play BOB MARLEY in a new biopic focusing on the reggae icon's early life. Film-maker RACHID BOUCHAREB is set to direct the project which is the brainchild of the ONE LOVE star's widow RITA. Bouchareb says, "I've always liked the story of what made Marley the man. "I want to look at him as a child through to a young man, and how he became interested in Africa."? (Sounds interesting!!)
(update: Jamie Foxx has denied he will be playing the part)

A Story of Jews In Jamaica
This one seems to have appeared recently, a doc about the history of Jews in JA.
Nothing too special here, a found it a little boring! but isn't really my thing, great for anyone interested in Jews and there history in Jamaica.

"RASTAFARI IDEOLOGY IN REGGAE MUSIC AND CULTURE" - by Jah Breeze, documentary to be released soon................
Jah Breeze is a freelance journalist and video documentary producer from Guyana, South America. The video documentary being produced is a work in progress since 1994, entitled, "Rastafari Ideology in Reggae Music and Culture". The video footage captures in-depth personal interviews with many top Reggae musicians and aficionados, as well as with "the man on the street" in Jamaica about the spiritual, social and political concepts of Rastafari and its influence on world culture.

DEEP ROOTS - 6 Part Channel 4 Documentary - narrated by Mikey Dread
At last this once hard to find classic documentary is now to be re-released, A 306min 2 dvd set version is due for release 7 Aug 2006, watch this space for more info........
RELEASE HAS BEEN PUT BACK AGAIN TILL MARCH 2007!!!

Mutabaruka - a new video/documentary?? is soon to be released featuring Mutabaruka with rare footage from the 80's, from the makers of Word Sound+Power, will post more news as i get it........

Prince Jammy King At The Controls - 1hr Documentary,
a dvd is due for release this month(17th July 2006) which is included as an extra with a CD.

FAVELA RISING (Release date 22nd August 2006)
A true account of one mans fight to stop violence in his community through the power of music. The film
documents a man and a movement, a city divided and a favela (Brazilian squatter settlement) united. Haunted by the murders of his family and many of his friends, Anderson a former drug-trafficker who turns social revolutionary in Rio de Janeiro's most feared slum. Through hip-hop music, the rhythms of the street, and Afro-Brazilian dance he rallies his community to counteract the violent oppression enforced by teenage drug armies and sustained by corrupt police.? At the dawn of liberation, just as collective mobility is overcoming all odds and Anderson's grassroots Afro Reggae movement is at the height of its success, a tragic accident threatens to silence the movement forever.
TRAILER: http://real21mt.audiovideoweb.com/ramgen/avwebst1237/FR_high.rm

JOURNEY TO LASTA:
The journey begins when Tsegaye, a driven and passionate musician leaves his two children and family and embarks on a search of his childhood friend, Kirubel. Kirubel embraces his friend's presence and brings along a shy, yet talented drummer named Teferi. These three embark on a journey of a musical mission that could bring modern Ethiopian music to the World.
Falls, triumphs, and rude awakenings ultimately test their faith, friendship, and honor as they begin the journey of a lifetime. Filled with rhythm and colorful characters, Journey to Lasta brings an inspiring story of the "underdog" and vividly paints an honest and vibrant portrayal of the immigrant experience.
The film also features the amazing sounds of Lasta Sound, Quinto Sol, Chakra, Upground and the legendary Ras Michael.
About LASTA:
Lasta is a small peaceful village in Ethiopia where once great civilization flourished, where Saint Lalibela created magnificent rock hewed churches and where one can hear sweet melodies from the secluded mountains of Lasta Lalibela.
In our film, the word "lasta" is used as a "state of mind" where the band uses the spirit of Lasta to ultimatley create unique, new world music where they fuse the old traditional arrangements with the beats of the west.
STREAMING TRAILER: "Tekur Set" Music Video"(6mins)
http://209.41.170.97:8080/ramgen/%7Ejourneytolasta/tekurset.rm
45 Second Trailer:
http://209.41.170.97:8080/ramgen/%7Ejourneytolasta/45sectrailer.rm
90-second Film Trailer:
http://209.41.170.97:8080/ramgen/%7Ejourneytolasta/90sectrailer.rm

HARRY BELEFONTE: (12hr Mini Series) (Due for Release 2007)
KINGSTON, ST. Andrew and St. Ann are to be featured extensively in a documentary being produced by legendary singer, actor and civil rights activist, Harry Belafonte, this summer.
The 12-hour mini series, scheduled for release in 2007, will depict the life of the philanthropist who spent his early years in Jamaica. Belafonte lived in Jamaica from age one to 11.
Does anyone remember the documentary in the 90's about reggae which featured harry belefonte's house in JA and interviewed the cleaner there who sang a song?

Bob Marley & Friends - Documentary 4 yrs in the making due out soon..........
It took Saul Swimmer four years to piece together footage from fans to create "Bob Marley & Friends," a documentary to be shown at the Colony Theater in Miami Beach on March 9 as part of the Miami International Film Festival.
   He rolled proceeds from an earlier musical documentary, "Queen - We Will Rock You," into this project and added some personal funds.
   The documentary required cooperation from fans across the world and the assent of the Marley estate, controlled by 11 survivors. The filmmaker said he paid tens of thousands of dollars in royalties.
   "Finding and collecting footage was the first phase," said Mr. Swimmer. "Then the Marley heirs all wanted a say. They wanted their input. There are the children, their mother, his widow. We had to satisfy a lot of people without compromising the picture."
   Twenty-five songs accompany the footage, including four performed by Marley, three by contemporary Pete Tosh and another by Marley's children. Unraveling the intellectual property rights in the songs proved a challenge, said Mr. Swimmer.
   "I made a deal with the estate, and I went through the office," he said. "The songs are in a different bracket of royalty if they have already been re-recorded. The Marleys still wanted to OK every use of a song, but they seemed very happy with the end product."
(check forum for full text)
Saul Swimmer pictured below:

Redemption Song
Based on the life of Jamaican actress Esther Anderson(Bobs last girlfriend before he passed away), and her involvement with the developement of Island Records. The film is to be shot in Jamaica, London and Hollywood and is to be directed by Kasi Lemons. it is believed that talks are being held with Michelle Rodriguez, Matt Cedano and James Spader to play prominent roles. Aston 'Familyman' Barret is supposedly doing some of the music for it.
"Being back in LA after all these years is very exciting. There's a new breed of filmmakers who know about Jamaica and our music. They're willing to take part in the film and some directors have shown interest in building sets. It is a nice feeling to know that although years have passed the door is still open to me as an artist and filmmaker", said Esther.
(NOT TOO BE CONFUSED WITH HORACE OVE'S 'REDEMPTION SONG'(1993)

THE MAROONS OF JAMAICA: A VISIT TO ACCOMPONG
A documentary screened on Caribnation TV 8th July. Covers the history of the Maroons(30mins)
(The word maroon comes from the Spanish word 'cimarrones ', which meant 'mountaineers')
(If anyone has this please email me )

Man Dem Nor Glady'o (People Are Not Happy)
Man Dem Nor Glady'O is an hour long documentary that explores how the
United Nations and other international supporting bodies dealt with
the symptoms of the war in Sierra Leone, whilst simultaneously
failing to deal with the causes. The guns have been silenced, yet a
lack of infrastructure, good governance and access to basic needs may
prove the igniting factors of future conflict. Man Dem Nor Glady'O was
filmed on location in Sierra Leone and gives the viewer a stark
insight into the real lives and trauma of the conflict - and beyond.
Speaking in an interview, Blagrove stated that Man Dem Nor Glady?O which is Creole for The People Are Not Happy, is a documentary about how the United Nations and other international supporting bodies dealt with the consequences of war in Sierra Leone but failed to deal with the causes.
According to Blagrove, although the guns are presently silent, the issues of poverty, corruption and bad governance are still endemic and may yet again be the igniting factors of a future conflict.
The release of this film is especially relevant in its documentation
of the presidential campaigns for the forthcoming 2007 elections.
Set to be aired at a London Movie Theatre on August 11th 2006.

Streaming WMV trailer: http://www.ricenpeas.com/Videos/mandem.wmv

Blood Diamonds - SIERRA LEONE, (Due For Release: Dec.8th 2006)
An investigation into how diamonds from the? conflict regions of war-torn Sierra Leone were used to fund and finance the countrys 12-year civil war. With interviews from Government Ministers? and Rebel Leaders, this documentary exposes the rampant destruction of civilian? life and unravels a complex web of government corruption and international? hypocrisy. The documentary takes us on a journey from? amputee camps to the Rebel RUF stronghold in Kono, where Ishmahil Blagrove, the? first journalist allowed to visit and film the region, exposes how the rebels? organise their mining operations and smuggle the diamonds into government-held? territories for international export.
Hip hop artists Nas has done some music for this documentary.
(Another new one from http://www.ricenpeas.com)

110 Morningside
110 is an intimate documentary that explores the home of legendary "Last Poet" Abiodun as he mentors and inspires other artists from his home in Harlem. The film is about a space where, on Sunday evenings, poets and artists come to flow, removing the filter between the head and the heart to spin rhymes and play music. The film focuses on one Harlem apartment as a cultural place that attracts, poets, musicians and wanderers. The artists of 110 Morningside represent the radical, non-commercial edge of this movement. They meet intimately in a living room and express their 1st amendment rights without fear of misrepresentation, censorship or racial bias.

(1min 13secs) Streaming trailer: http://www.current.tv/studio/media/6392408

Sun Dogs
OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA -- (Market Wire - Mar 09, 2006) --? Danny Melville, founder and chairman of Chukka Caribbean Adventures announced today that Palm Pictures had acquired the worldwide rights to "Sun Dogs," a documentary feature chronicling the struggle and adventure of the founding of the Jamaica Dogsled Team. The deal was negotiated by Chris Blackwell, CEO of Palm Pictures, and David Koh, head of acquisitions and production for Palm Pictures, with Andrea Stewart the film's director and producer, and Melville who is executive producer. Palm Pictures will finance the project currently in production in Jamaica, and Stewart plans to premiere "Sun Dogs" at the Toronto Film Festival, September 7, 2006.
The feature follows the canine crew from their native country to the 2006
U.K. championships in Scotland. Currently in production, the film paints a
portrait of the human support team that champions the dogs, from Buffett to Devon Anderson, known as Jamaica's "Dr. Dolittle." It also chronicles the
trials of stray dogs whose only chance at survival is getting off the
country's tough streets and onto the team.
***Out Now On DVD(Oct.07)

The Mother of Invention: The History of Jamaican Music
Ondi Timoner is working with Palm Pictures founder Chris Blackwell on a history of Jamaican music, "The Mother of Invention." (She also is optioning a script about a boy and his father figure in Jamaica).
(Still filming but should be out soon)
Ondi Timoner and Sundance Film Festival

Who Shot the Sheriff? - Directed By Alan Miles
(not to be confused with "I shot the sheriff" marley film)
Tells the story of one of the most exciting mass movements in British history.
The film itself features interviews and unseen footage of artists from the Rock Against Racism (RAR) movement of the 1970s and the Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR) movement today including The Clash, The Libertines, Misty In Roots, The Specials, Ms Dynamite and Pete Doherty.
The film tracks the rise of racism and the National Front in Britain during the 1970s?and how a generation, black and white, fought back against the Nazi threat. It includes lots of rarely seen archive footage from the punk and RAR era.This includes the famous 1978 Carnival in east London?s Victoria Park where 100,000 marched to the show headlined by The Clash and Tom Robinson Band.
As well as documenting a great political and musical movement, Who Shot the Sheriff? links the struggle to stop the National Front in the 1970s with campaigns like Unite Against Fascism aiming to stop the likes of the fascist British National Party gaining ground in Britain today. (Out Soon)

Rent-A-Rasta:
"About the JA sex trade in negril", excellent documentary, by J.Michael Seyfert.
(The title is a bit misleading, why they named it this i have no idea, as the film focuses more on Rastafari, so definatley one to look out for, really enjoyed this one, but don't expect to find much info on the JA sex trade in this.)

Reggae Gold 2006:(June 2006)
includes a DVD with dancehall music videos and a documentary about the reggae gold cover models.

My Jamaican Diary And Observations
One thats recently surfaced, not sure what to say about this one, was a little dissapointed with it, basically a film made my someone with footage of his recent trip to Jamaica, aswell as his own personal views on how Jamaicans should be and what needs to be done to make JA a better place, a good attempt but found this one a little boring.......

Roots Daughters
This well known documentary among collectors will be re-released August 29th in the US, featuring Judy Mowatt talking about the women of RastafarI

No Place Like Home - By Perry Henzell
This film is in fact the 2nd part of Perry Henzells trilogy, The Harder They Come being the first film, i don't thik the 2nd film has anything to do with reggae but we will have to wait and see, where as the first film gives the perspective of a countryboy looking at the city, the 2nd film is from the perspective of a woman from the city and how she sees the countryside. Should be interesting, most of the footage was filmed back in the 70's!! but it never took off due to financial problems, it's due for screening at a film festival later this year, check threads for more info...........
*Due to be premiered at a JA film festival early december 2006.

Bob Marley - Bits + Pieces
New dvd out today in USA, been out scince june in Germany, has a bonus cd, still not too sure whats on this, if anyone knows please post back...........
****JUST FOUND OUT****This one is a copy of another well known marley dvd just be repackaged and renamed which i see alot of recently with reggae documentaries, so avoid this one unless u want the cd with it., when i remember the name of the real title i will post back.

My Brothers Keeper:
A Film by Paul Campbells film company Colossus, i have no idea what it's about but i guess it will be shot in JA, filming was due to begin in 2005 so not sure if finnished yet, will post up more info as it comes in...

Ruff'N Tuff: Founders Of The immortal Riddim
This one looks really special, theres alot of top JA artists from the old days(70's) in this one, going to be excellent, getting screened in Japan this fall, not sure when or if we can expect to see in in the UK but will post back as soon as i know.
Looks like we will be seeing this for DVD release in the future, a distribution deal is on the cards, will post more as i get it, was screened very recently in japan.
(Release in Japan 20th April 2007)

Lucky Dube - New documentary.
This one has been put out by the AfricanChannel but this is the only place i know that is screening it right now.
Lucky Dube has achieved international success with his unique brand of African reggae. This documentary chronicles Dube's long and difficult path, from his humble beginnings as a child growing up during South Africa's apartheid era to his current status as one of the African continent's hottest reggae stars. Included are some of Dube's most popular music videos.

Coping With Babylon - New Documentary (by Oliver Hill)
Cast: Mutabaruka, Barry Chevannes, Dermot Fagan, Ascento Foxe, Luciano, and Freddie McGregor,Half Pint, Luciano, Prince Emanuel, Morgan Heritage, Fire , Elephant Man, Beenieman.
Coping With Babylon examines the current state of Rastafarianism as it confronts the biblical city of Babylon as it relates to the Western world.. The film features interviews with Rastafarian leaders including Ascento Fox , Barry Chevannes, Prince Emanuel and recording artists Mutabaruka, Luciano Half Pint, Morgan Heritage, Freddie McGregor, Elephant Man and Beenie Man. The film includes footage shot in Shashamane, Ethiopia in January." (Due out soon....)

**(Update July 07)To be released by MVD, Street Date is 9th Oct.2007

Freddie McGregor Documentary
Freddie's First - When Reggae Meets Soca
*Latest Update.... The documentary will premiere on August 31st.2006
a reality based, cultural, docu-trip, narrated and partly produced by the 40-year Reggae music veteran, highlights the differences and similarities in culture, history, music styles and carnival traditions between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago in an effort to educate the viewer and unify the two islands.
Freddie said:
"The documentary is about Trinidad and Jamaica as twin islands in the Caribbean, and attempts to highlight similarities in music, culture and so on. We shot scenes in Trinidad, and in Jamaica, we also interviewed personalities like Sparrow, Byron Lee, Kitchener's son, well-known steel pan people, and also visited an AIDS orphanage, the Cyrell Ross home for children." courtsey of YardFlex.com

Natural Mystic Reggae:
This is due for release 26th September this year, going to be 2 different films in one box! what a nice surprise..............(Release Date put back to 2nd Oct.)
(I've watched the first disc and wasn't as impressed as i thought i'd of been, i actually fell asleep while watching it, maybe thats why i didn't rate it! lots of interviews featuring a walk round kingston 1st,2nd,3rd ave. etc. with Earl China Smith and Kiddus I, they do a tour of all the old famous places where the reggae scene took off, old deralict clubs etc., then an in depth interview with Ken Boothe, will do a proper review when i get chance, i still have disc 2 to watch)

Link to TRAILER!
http://www.reggae-live.com/upload/rl/natural-mystic-reggae/natural-mystic-reggae.swf

Johnny Was: (90mins) (available in all good dvd stores)
New film starring Vinnie Jones, Samantha Mumba, Roger Daltry, Lennox Lewis, UK Distributors AV Pictures. Johnny played by Vinnie Jones, leaves ireland to escape his violent past, he hides out in Brixton! in the worlds least safe, safe-house, sandwiched between a Drug Den and a pirate Rasta Radio station. Looks like a great film, has an amazing Reggae sound track, tunes picked by Adrian Sherwood. A Powerful tales of Roots, Reggae and Revenge.
Watch out for this one......
LARGE SCREEN TRAILER:
http://www.sales.nordiskfilm.com/ws/trailer/Johnny_Was_large.mov

Land Of Look Behind: (Release Date 31st October 2006)
At long last we are now getting a re-release of Alan Greenberg's excellent film, it's great to see all the old ones getting re-released, this should be excllent, widescreen version comes with CD.
I don't think much of the new cover picture..........
*Seems to be some delay in this getting to the shops, not sure what the problem is, if anyone has received a copy yet please let us know......
**Last i heard, Rita Marley has apparently made a fuss about some of the funeral scenes being used which has delayed the whole thing!

Who Killed Bob Marley?
I've never heard about a conspiracy theory before but the makers of this film suggest that Bob Marley didn't die of natural causes but was in fact poisoned with cancerous material. This 2hr film goes into detail on the subject, not sure when it's getting released, will post back soon as i find out.........
**The word is that this conspiracy theory doesn't hold much weight, make up your own minds.........
***there is a totally different guy in the US who has a project by exactly the same name launched in Oct.2006 at the Gatehouse in NY,USA, but this guys project is nothing to do with a conspiracy theory or the film as far as i'm awhere, so please don't confuse the two.

WATCH TRAILER HERE

http://www.whokilledbobmarley.com

Dreadlock Rock:
Is an intimate diary of one white man's immersion in the music and culture of Jamaica. Jack Miller, a Kansas City singer/songwriter/musician discovered reggae in the 70s, journeying to Kingston initially in 1978, dodging burning tires in the midst of gas riots, to record with luminaries like Sly & Robbie, the Mighty Diamonds, Earl "Chinna" Smith, Fully Fullwood and others.? In Southern California, Jack and groups like the Rebel Rockers and the International Reggae All-Stars were missionaries to Orange County and its environs, helping establish Jah Music as a major force. Moving to the Big Island of Hawaii in the mid-80s, he continued to spread the message. Two years ago he returned to Jamaica and gathered the above mentioned foundation musicians for a new series of sessions, a quarter of a century on. The result is a moving, 72 minute journey through love-saturated riddim-driven moments, like the impromptu a capella riffing of Fully, Tony and Santa of the Soul Syndicate on "Harvest Uptown Famine Downtown." Also featured are Marty Dread and Willie Nelson, over one of Miller's most pleasing melodies. Like a lucky fly on the wall, we're witnessing along with Jack the joys of discovery, and lasting friendships.
-Roger Steffens, Founding Editor, The Beat

The Best Of Reggae Sunsplash: (Released October 30th)
I'm not sure which sunsplashs this will feature, it could be a re-release of the one that came out years ago on VHS which was very good, will post more info as i get it........
**Also another release@ by the same title but with a bonus cd, released 6th November 2006
@(pictured below)
***The dvd features only clips from 1987 to 1990 i beleive.

Buume & The Dub Griots Live at Namib Studios
Not to sure who these guys are, i presume by the title that they are african dub poets, available from Jetstar UK.

Roots, Rock, Reggae
We all know Jerremy Marre's legendary documentary by this name, i recently came across this documentary being sold in Japan, it is a re-release of the original and aparently doesn't contain any additional footage like i first thought, but i don't recognise some of them clips in the trailer or some of there screen shots, but was assured it was the same, comes with a poster and written interview with jeremy marre, soon to be re-released in the UK i think. They have certainly promoted this well in Japan with t-shirts, hats+badges etc.
in the meantime check out the trailer:
http://www.nowonmedia.com/rrr/trailer/roots_trailer.wmv

Oku Onuora Documentary (2006 in production)
There is a documentary in the making about this great Jamaican Dub Poet/Singer, more new as it comes.........
Due Out Soon......

Dennis Brown - Remember Me Always (released on 27 November, 2006)
Tracklisting: 'Have You Ever', 'Stop the Fighting', 'Love Is Never to Say', 'Can't Stand It', 'Love Got a Hold', 'Revolution', 'How Could I Live', 'You Don't Know', 'Ghetto Girl', 'No Man Is an Island', 'Silhouettes', 'Promised Land', 'Whip Them' and 'Wild Fire'.

Special Beat - Enjoy Yourself [1992] (Released 30th october 2006)
Formed from members of two of the finest ska revival bands, the Specials and the Beat, the Special Beat toured Japan in 1992. The hits of both bands are featured, including 'Mirror in the Bathroom', 'Do Nothing', 'Save it For Later', 'Concrete Jungle', and 'Too Much Too Young'.

BONGIDAE!
The First annual Silverback Music Festival (Release Date: 04-04-2006)
The show boasts an international line up that includes California's golden dub rockers SLIGHTLY STOOPID, Jamaica's finest Reggae DanceHall pioneer BARRINGTON LEVY, New Orleans' Original METERS guitar prodigy LEO NOCENTELLI, Los Angeles's most influential third wave ska funksters FISHBONE, DUBCAT which features members of Sublime/Long Beach Dub Allstars, and Hepcat joined by Roots Reggae favorite HALF PINT, and lastly the spiritual acoustic soul of Bermudan born singer songwriter MISHKA.

Bob Marley & Other Reggae Stars - Reggae's Got Soul (May 2006?)
Twelve videos for classic reggae tracks are contained on this compilation, includes:
1. Burning Spear - Jah Is My Driver
2. Third World - Now That We Found Love
3. Black Uhuru - Solidarity
4. Aswad - Chasing For The Breeze
5. Bob Marley - War; No More Trouble
6. Linton Kwesi Johnson - Di Great Insohreckshan
7. Toots And The Maytals - Reggae Got Soul
8. Sly & Robbie - Boops (Here We Go)
9. Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra - Minnie The Moocher
10. Benjamin Zephaniah - Us An Dem
11. Burning Spear - Recall Some Great Men
12. Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved

We Run Tings, Tings Nuh Run We (Released:Nov 07, 2006)(Palm Pictures)
This is a 3x dvd box set of 3 well known Jamaican Films, all well worth watching if you haven't already seen them. Third World Cop, Dancehall Queen + Countryman.

Bad Brains Live @ CBGBs 1982 (release date:September 19th, 2006)
On Christmas Eve 1982, Bad Brains began their three-day stint at a Hardcore Festival hosted by legendary CBGB. This DVD represents the very best of these shows, culled from over 4 hours of footage.

Denroy Morgan: The Birth Of A Ministry(DVD+CD) (Released: 22/08/2006)
Live performances by Morgan Heritage Family, LMS, Princesss Menen, Clifford Branch, Glenda Phillips, Empress Trejah, Cedric Brooks, Kenya Judah.

Rude Buay (AKA) Rude Boy(2007) (Still in Production)
An exciting new film which is in production which includes Barrington Levy, Kymani Marley plus lots more big names, produced by non other than Guy Ritchie, madonna's ex! you can actually vote who they choose to play which role!! to place your vote and get the chance to win a part in the film go to:
http://www.rudebuaythemovie.com
Summary:
A drug bust in Miami involving three women leads ex-con, DEA Agent Rude Buay, and his team to Jamaica. Deception sets in as the women break out of prison in pursuit; while Drug Lord Axel James escapes from Jamaican prison and clashes with the agents before fleeing. Chaos intensifies as five government officials and one agent go missing, and many kids die off like flies.

The Upsetter: The Life & Genius of Lee Scratch Perry
Now here's something special, just heard about this one today, a new documentary all about the Geniues Lee Scratch Perry the original son of thunder, due out soon........more news as it comes......
Watch the trailer here:

Bullwackie In New York (Released 9th Nov.2006)
At last this excellent documentary which was once very hard to find has now been re-released, great news for all you reggae film collectors.
1 hour-long documentary featuring Bullwackie himself discussing reggae music surrounded by the impossibly hardcore New York of the 1980's - beautifully shot and featuring full-on soundsystem action and a soundtrack that takes in everyone from Horace Andy through to Love Joys, Jah Batta, Milton Henry and an incredible Sugar Minott skanking in a basement.

Legends Of Ska: (The Movie)
New documentary all about Ska, looks excellent, can't wait to see this, it's amazing the amount of new reggae documentaries we have for 2006, what a year, just hope 2007 brings the same!
The documentary featrures Stranger Cole, Patsy Todd, and tells the Ska story, In the summer of 2002 over 30 artists from the original Ska days gathered in Toronto for a reunion, there stories are filled with joy, sadness, hope and dreams..........

Garnet Silk And Friends Live
(Released 27th Nov.2006)
One of the most influential Jamaican artists since Bob Marley, Garnet Silk is captured live in concert with Sanchez, Wayne Wonder, Tony Rebel and Jack Radlicks.

Reggae Salute
(Release Date: 15th Jan.2007)
A live concert featuring sensational beats from Junior Tucker, Baby Wayne, Leroy Smart, Jack Raddics, Chaka Demus & Pliers and Professor Nuts.

Beats Of The Heart - Roots, Rock And Reggae
(Release Date: 12th March 2007)
I presume this is the re-release of Jeremy Marre's classic documentary, which was recently re-released in Japan, will add details as i get them.

Dennis Brown - Live In Montreux [1979]
(Release Date: 9 Oct 2006) cd+dvd
This one has been available for some time now but this release comes with a cd and new cover.

Fire Burn Babylon (2007)
New documentary still in production, is the story of how Montserrat’s agrarian Rastafarians adjust to life in England after the Soufriere hills eruption devastated the volcanic island. Personal stories show how rapid displacement and resettlement of the isolated Rasta community caused a crisis of belief and identity
.

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Checkout this great new documentary.......
"This award winning film chronicles the life of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, a group of six Sierra Leonean musicians who come together to form a reggae style band while living as refugees in the Republic of Guinea. Forced from their homes in Sierra Leone, the members of the band represent the thousands of untold stories that exist amongst the survivors of the Sierra Leonean civil war."
Watch Trailer:
http://mfile.akamai.com/17650/.....ars-trailer-256K.asx
http://refugeeallstars.org/v3/index.html

In The Beginning - Vol. 2:
2004/2005 Montreal International Reggae Festival
(Released: Dec.05, 2006)
The second volume featuring the 2004/2005 reggae festival..........

Shottas (Special Edition)
(Released: 2nd Jan. 2007) DVD)
At last a decent quality copy of this film will now be available, one of the biggest bootlegged film of all times! starring Ky-Mani Marley+more...

Wild On Jamaica: Hedonism Style
(Released: December 19, 2006)
Dvd about one of JA's hedonism resorts........

Authentic Reggae Music Videos Volume 1
(Released: 8th Aug. 2006)(60mins)
I wasn't too sure wether to include this one, but here it is anyway........
"Music and image meet in a celebration of Island music in this collection of exemplary reggae music videos. The irresistible beats and lyrics are provided by such artists as Shaggy, Beenie Man, Richie Spice, Wayne Marshall, and Fantan Mojah."

Authentic Reggae Music Videos Volume 2
(Released: 8th Aug. 2006)(60mins)
Not sure if i agree with the Authentic part!
"This collection of music videos boasts a selection of work from the hottest artists around, including Fantan Mojah, Bling Dawg, Capleton, Sean Paul, and Elephant Man."

Black Uhuru & Other Reggae Rebels
(Released: November 7, 2006)(50mins) (Koch Vision)
"Black Uhuru are one of the greatest names in reggae, and are frequently cited as one of the band's who helped define the genre. This release includes performances from Black Uhuru and a number of other reggae artists."

Reggae Heroes (Released: Aug. 8th 2006)
"This collection of reggae classics features work from some seminal artists of the genre, including Sugar Minott, former Black Uhuru members Junior Reid and Michael Rose, Johnny Clarke, and Yami Bolo."

Reggae: Crucial Elements
DVD+CD (Released: December 19, 2006)
I'm really annoyed with this dvd and the other ones in the set below, you would think you where buying unique dvds to this dvd set but no, they are just putting in previously released dvds in these box sets but not making this clear on the dvd case! it's a bad sales technique if u ask me and suburbanfever.com definatley win no points with me for these 2 dvds sets, others in the collection include the Show Me Your Roots boxset, and The Christmas Story, In The begining 1+2. Just be careful when buying for these guys as u may get a surprise when u open the box!
The DVD in this box set is"Montreal Reggae Festival: In The Begining Vol.2"

Reggae: Essential Selections
DVD+CD (Release Date: January 9, 2007)
"This reggae collection features tracks by Freddie McGregor, Sugar Minott, George Nooks, Morgan Heritage, Luciani, and Black Uhuru."
The DVD in this is simply "Sessions From The Vaults Vol.1" this says alot about the company putting these dvds out.

Manchester Fiesta Vol.1
(Release Date: 9th Jan. 2007) (also had 24th Oct.2006 as a date!)
Features live performances from Chuck Fender, Capleton, Red Rat, Professor Nuts+more......

Manchester Fiesta Vol.2 (9th Jan.2007)
Features live performances from Sizzla, Cocoa Tea, Tony Curtis, Thriller U + more......

Adao Negro: Ao Vivo Na Republica Do Reggae
(Released: Aug.26th 2006)
I think this is some Brasilian reggaeton band but not 100% sure....

Reggae Campfire 2005 (Released: 19th Dec.2006)
Reggae Campfire has become one of the most anticipated events of the year. Every New
Year's Eve Jamaica celebrates in St.Catherine with the best reggae performers showcasing
their talents for thousands to enjoy. Features: Sizzla, Vybez Cartel, bounty Killa, Capleton, Anthony B, Wayne Marshall, Lexus, general Degree, Ronnie Twaite+more.....

Haven (Released: 26th Dec.2006)
A great new film set on one of the carribean islands, it has no reggae or jamaican content but does have a great reggae soundtrack,
check out the trailer here:
http://www.havenmovie.com/

Trenchtown: the Forgotten Land (By James Ewart)
Nice new documentary which was screened in Bostons Film festival eariler this summer, covers Kingstons notorious gun problem, i don't think we will see this one on dvd unfortunatley as it's an excellent film, checkout the trailer:

GlorY To Gloriana - By Lenne Little-White(2006)
A new film by JA's Lenne Little-White, The film, based on the true-life story of Montego Bay hotelier, Gloria Minto, a 2005 Jamaica Observer Business Leader Award nominee, the film meanders through the trials of a young girl who became pregnant at sixteen before joining the ranks of higglers selling oranges in the Montego Bay market.
Has been released on dvd in Jamaica, and is available from most good jamaican film suppliers.....
**European Release Date: 06/05/2007

ROOTS TIME - By Silvestre Jacobi (Out Soon...)
A wicked new film about two rastas, Jah Bull + Baboo who sell records out of a car, all filmed on location in JA, a great road movie, looks very interesting, and lots more promising films comming from the same people. The dvd release will also feature 2x extra documentaries, one on the making of the film roots time, and the other being the short documentary "Rastafari" mentioned below.
**Sadly Jah Bull died shortly after making the film and the film has been dedicated to him.

RASTAFARI: The Journey Of JAH People - (Silvestre Jacobi) (Soon Come...)
Another great documentary about Rastafari, featuring Jah Bull and Baboo from Roots Time. Reveals the history, beliefs and reality of RastafarI.
To be included as an extra on the Roots Time dvd.

Candombe
(Dir.Silvestre Jacobi, Hassen Balut + Narr.Carlos Paez Vilaro)
A documentary from Uruguay, 54 mins long, looks at the lifestyle of an Afro-Uruguayan culture present in Montevideo, the cities capital. This culture comes from African slaves that were brought to the coast of Rio de la Plata, they now live in a very particular environment of music and dance. This film gets deep into the world of these people.
Available on DVD

Shotta Girl - A Clarence Royes film
This one has been out a while for all of you who are Clarence Royes fans u will know that this is part of the Crime Squad series, this DVD seems to have been officially releases recently although was made some time ago but can be very hard to find, all the films in the Crime Squad series are very low budget films made by JA film maker Clarence Royes who is also responsible for "Let Off Something", Reggae Greats Vol.1+2 + more....

Dread Beat An Blood - By Linton Kwesi Johnson(1978)
(Dir.Franco Rosso)(45mins)
This is an old documentary from 1978, directed by the maker of the cult movie Babylon, this dvd has recently been released in Japan, not sure wether it will end up on sale in the west but i'm sure it will. There's also an album by the same title from Linton Kwesi Johnson who features in this film, if you see this film on sale, buy it! a real classic. I seem to remember that this film was banned in the UK upon it's original release.
**This film was recently released as a bonus film on the italian dvd release of Babylon.

Show Me Your Roots! (Due For Release: 27th March 2007)(CD+DVD)
A new CD+DVD set due out in March from Keeling, features Freddie McGregor live, also Gregory Isaacs, Luciano, Buju Banton.......
My original info tells me this dvd was put out by keeling but i've scince seen this one over at suburban fever which makes me a little weary of this one.

Rastafarians And The Mystique Of Bob Marley
Released in Japan back in November 2006, this documentary has been floating round on file share networks for some time now and is worth picking up...........

Black Uhuru Live in London
This dvd seems to have poped up recently, not too sure on release date but it is out in the shops.....

Melodius Riddim (Japan)
Another dvd released in Japan recently, i've decided to add these japanese releases as they are all relevant, not too sure what it's about! but you will need to use a website translator to get any of these japanese releases listed.....

Japan Sound Quake (Japan)
Yet another Japanese release, you will have trouble finding it in the west, is a great dvd, some of the sound systems they have in Japan are huge! well worth buying this one, if only to see the huge speaker walls in action.

Cyan Stop De Dance (CD+DVD)(Jap.release)
A Reggae music documentary, more info as it comes in...........

Reggae Movie Collection (Jap.Release)
Trilogy box set, on sale in japan, contains: Harder They Come, Countryman + Reggae Inna Babylon

Dub Poetry: The Life And Work Of Malachi Smith
New Documentary on the way soon all about the life of Dub Poet Malachi Smith, premiers in florida 22nd February 2007. (Trailer comming soon...)
**Just heard that there will be an official dvd release of this one, we will get it stocked as it's released.

Wheedle's Groove
For all of you Soul fans, a documentary uncovering Seattle's Soul Funk past. Film is still in production,
(If you have records, posters, flyers, memories to share, etc about the soul and funk scene in the 60s and 70s around the Pacific Northwest, Contact Jennifer.)
www.wheedlesgroovemovie.com
View Trailer: windows media- low res

From Yard To Yonge - Jamaica To Toronto
News of a new documentary in the making, which covers Toronto's links with Jamaica, focusing on JA musicians who helped build Toronto's music scene, including Jackie Mittoo, Noel Ellis+many more.....focusing on the late 60s/early 70s wave of jamaican musical migrants....
What started out as an audio project has now turned into a documentary, great news.
There is already an audio cd available with music from featured musicians, available online,
Click picture for CD info and audio preview:

(Picture of CD)

The Harder They Fall (To Be Confirmed)
I've heard rumors of a new film in tribute to the original The Harder They Come, the film will be based on the original and include many of the original actors in some form, the lead roll will be Ivans son, which may be played by Jah Cure. Trevor Rhone and Perry Henzell where closely consulted to have there ideas put forward. The film is to be directed by Chris brown director of Third World Cop and Dancehall Queen. The title is not yet confirmed and i have no official info on this film, so will post back up soon as i hear anymore about this.

Roots Reggae: The Ernest Ranglin Story(25mins)(2006)
A new documentary covering the life of the legendary reggae artists Ernest Ranglin, the doumentary is 25mins long and includes extensive interviews, also featured in the documentary are Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, Monty Alexander, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and Damian and Stephen Marley.

Reggae Vintage Sound(DVD+CD)(Released:04/10/07)
The third release in the series this DVD contains a concert performance from Reggae's legendary icons, Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder. CD artists include Johnny Osbourne, Burning Souls, Len Hammond, Frankie Paul, Pam Hall and Sanchez.
Again be carefull with these dvds from suburban fever as u may find another dvd inside which has been released under a different name, i think it's just there marketing strategy! I have no idea what dvd is really in this set as i wont be buying it to find out.

Curse Of The Golden Idol
New film out of JA, due to start production in June, featuring Countryman.
**Production was put back probably due to the elections. New entry for this film below.

The Streets To Africa - Richie Spice(CD+DVD)(Released 20th Feb.2007)
Born Richell Bonner, Richie Spice hails from a musically successful family. This deluxe DVD includes a full documentary of Richie chronicling family upbringing, the Fifth Element musical camp, the Jamaican cultural landscape, and how Richie Spice adapted to become a star. Also included are music videos of his hits and live concert footage from his summer 2006 European tour.

Earth Day Celebration: Reggae Tribute to Garnett Silk(74mins) (Release Date:15/05/2007)
Finally a Garnett Silk DVD, i know alot of people will be very happy to see a Garnett Silk dvd, filmed live in 2003, can't wait for this one........ "This extraordinary footage from Garnett Silk's Earthday Bash 2003 features Ras Fire, Doniki & Steady Ranks, The Rastareens, Edi Fitzroy, Aaron Silk, Anthony Cruz, Lehbanculah, Chuck Fendah, Richie Spice, Dj Kentaro, LMS, Turbulence, Lukie D, Ras Shiloh and Sizzla Kalonji. As one of the most exciting young talents from the '80s dancehall scene, Garnett Silk began his career as a child toaster, but ended it as one of Jamaica's most astonishing singers; with a rich and emotive voice. However, his career was cut cruelly short by his death in 1994. The Garnett Silk Foundation coordinates the Earthday Bash annually to honor his name and celebrate his music."

Rock Milestones: Legend (Released: 15/05/2007)
Yet another Bob Marley DVD, i have no idea if this is the Legend dvd that we all know or if it's a different dvd all together, will post more info as i get it.

Music in Review (Released: 03/04/2007)(DVD+Book)
(Release Date has changed to: 12th March 2007)
This one sounds very interesting. "The DVD features a wealth of rare archive film of Bob Marley himself and in-depth interviews with Rita Marley and Ziggy Marley - his wife and son, along with Dennis Morris, the photographer who produced so many iconic images of Bob from 1973 to his death in 1981. This penetrating critical analysis draws on archive footage of Bob Marley and the Wailers in performance, from the first steps in the clubs and bars of Jamaica to worldwide superstardom. The deluxe 72 page book features a full autobiography of the man himself and a comprehensive review of every studio album produced, along with a collection of rare full colour photographs."

Marley Days (2xDVD's) (Released: 06/03/2007)
This annual festival in February is the event that officially kicks off the California Reggae Days festival season. This DVD contains some of the festival's best offering from Capleton, Luciano, Barrington Levy, Gregory Isaacs, Eek A Mouse, Junior Kelly, Mikey General, and Don Carlos.

Dancehall Draft Picks (Released: 06/03/2007)
"This set includes a cutting edge DVD documentary and blazing dancehall compilation. Get the first look at the up & coming Jamaican artists, meet the producers & artists running the underground dancehall scene in interviews & recent performance clips, and get exciting behind the scenes views on lcation at studios and live performances. The CD includes 2 tracks each from featured draft picks. Artists include Daseca, ZJ Liquid, Marc Pinnock, Richie Feelings, John John, Jam 2, Tony Matterhorn, Mavado, Hollow Point, Aidonia, Bounty Killer, Busy Signal, Mr. Pepper, Ward 21, Kiprich & Chico, more." - MVD

Reggae Salute (Released: 12th Jan2007)
A live concert featuring Junior Tucker, Baby Wayne, Leroy Smart, Jack Raddics, Chaka Demus & Pliers and Professor Nuts.
****May. Update(Just had this release date in 24th June 2007)

Beats Of The Heart - Roots, Rock And Reggae
(Released:12th March 2007)
Yet another release of this classic reggae documentary, it was re-released in Japan not so long ago with a different cover, i'm not sure if this release contains any extras but would be nice. If you've not seen this documentary yet then buy it, it's a real classic packed full of nice footage.
You can also find all the other dvds in this series all by Jeremy Marre, there are some great world music dvds in the set so look out for them.

Elephant Man Live (Released: 15th Jan.2007)
***(Just had this date in 24th July 2007)

P.J. Patterson: Fulfilling A Legacy Of Leadership(73mins)
(Due for release sometime in March)
"The documentary chronologically retraces Mr. Patterson's(Jamaica's 7th prime minister) life, starting with his early days in rural Hanover. It examines the promise he showed as a political administrator during his years as a student leader at the University College of the West Indies (now University of the West Indies), and his rise up the PNP ranks.
Comments on Mr. Patterson the Prime Minister and Caribbean statesman come from former Cabinet colleague Burchell Whiteman and Guyana President Bharrat Jagdeo. Former Prime Minister Edward Seaga and PNP stalwart David Coore were also interviewed."

Matisyahu - A Short Documentary by David Baugnon
This one has been out a while but is now out on dvd so thought i'd add this one to this list, it's a very short documentary about the Jewish reggae artist Matisyahu,
checkout the film trailer HERE
Also available on DVD, click HERE for details.
For more info on this film go to:
http://www.davidbaugnon.com/matis

Keep on Moving: The UB40 Story
Documentary by Tom Jordan, this is a one hour
film by Executive Producer and Journalist Tom Jordan. It’s an in-depth look at
reggae band UB40.
Keep on Moving looks at UB40’s 28-year history, career, discography, live
performances and impact on today’s music. It features intimate interviews with
every band member as they were finishing up production on their current album,
Who You Fighting For?, and as they were preparing for a concert at London’s
Royal Albert Hall. Keep on Moving follows the band in-studio, during rehearsals
and live performances.
Keep on Moving reveals the inner workings of the band; their struggles,
tragedies and dogged pursuit to spread reggae music around the world.
WATCH TRAILER HERE

More Fire
A new dancehall documentary in the making by Roan Films, this one looks very interesting, it will look at how reggae went from small island to world wide.
More info due soon.....

New Documentary about RedsWonder
Below is an outake featuring Natty King from an upcomming documentary by Petrus Bergstrand about the Jamaican artist RedsWonder, the previously unknown artist has just signed to a swedish record label.
Checkout the website for more info: www.redswonder.com

TOUR - A documentary by Josh Davi's (2005)
This isn't a new film, it's been out 2 yrs but thought it would be of interest.
A documentary/film about the SKA/Roots bands Radiation Kings and King Django.
"What do you get when you mix two handfuls of barely legal ska rockers with 4,000 miles of van lockdown, gas station burgers and mattress substitutes? This is Tour--the real life documentary of King Django and The Radiation Kings, a roots ska ensemble ready for their big break. Tour chronicles the trials of this family of friends as they travel from New York City to the southern tip of Florida and back. Loneliness and life ambitions take a beating, and all that they take from the road must come home with them."
Available on DVD HERE

On The Road With Causion
New documentary about Reggae artist Causion,
"The documentary is airing now in Hama TV on the Island of Antigua (Causion's Homeland), it's a 6 episode effort that documents Causion's latest US Tour. It contains exclusive interviews, live perfomances and a bunch of cool, positive images and beats."
Dir. Hugo Tabares

The Ghetto Outcry (Comming soon.....)
"documentary about Jamaican politics, poverty, violence, and the growth of political reggae music through influential stars such as Bob Marley. Directed by Justin Nethercut."
-Zupo films

Taking Over
New documentary about the London based Reggae/Ska band King Blues.
Comming soon...........

Music is The Most High
Documentary about the band Groundation, following there 2005 tour, due for release soon.
Watch the trailer HERE

Reggae Explosion 2003 (Released: May 1st 2007)
New dvd from mbig music, features:
Spragga Benz, Ky-mani Marley, Merciless, Professor Nuts And many more...
For video previews click HERE

Rico Rodriguez - The Legacy (24mins) By Jep Jorba
A new documentary about reggae legend Rico Rodriguez, please read my full film review over in the forum.
WATCH TRAILER HERE

ARENA: "Bob Marley's Exodus 1977"
A new documentary by Anthony Wall who was director of a documentary about Pete Doherty, the film will be premiered at London's National Theatre April 27th 2007, and the film is to coincide with the 30th Anniversary release of the Album EXODUS, which is also getting a re-release, the LP will come with a 144 page Hardback book and is due out 7th June 2007, the book will feature 200 pictures, many of which are previously unpublished. If your interested in the Exodus thing then also checkout Vivien Goldmans book "Exodus" which gives her account of her time with bob and talks about the time in bob's life when he made the exodus album.
The documentary is due to be screened on the BBC sometime in May.
Don't miss this one..........

The Black Beatles - Written by John Dixon
A new film script written by John Dixon who lives in South Florida, he has been working on the script for several years and is a hardcore Wailers fan, author John Dixon says:
“A Hollywood motion picture about this historical group is well overdue and now is the time to bring it to the big screen"
The script if both factual and fictional, John Dixon is currently looking for a deal to help get this film into production. Hopefully we will here some more about it's progress in the near future......
Anyone interested in the film can find out more at www.theblackbeatles.com

Rebel - Co.Producer.Lewis K.Hanna
A new film in production right now, currently filming in New York, then will be going onto Jamaica, expected to be finnished sometime in the summer 2007.
The Co-Producer Lewis Hanna says:
"It is a story about a young Jamaican/American (Junior) who returns home for his father's funeral. He learns his father was assassinated by a rival political leader. Seems the political leader who is responsible for the father's death is trying to pass legislation to legalize ganja and Junior's father is against this because it will only hurt the small man making a living off ganja. The plot thickens when the rival political leader wants to kill off all of Junior's family."

Louise Bennett: Miss Lou Then and Now
(Directed by Regan Macaulay+Frances-Anne Solomon)(25mins)
A new documentary all about the pioneering Jamaican folklorist and performer Miss Lou, who sadly died in July 2006.
Pioneering the use of Jamaican language, The Honourable Louise Bennett-Coverley fondly known as “Miss Lou” brought countless hours of restorative laughter to audiences across the world. Renowned for her strength, warmth and effervescent personality the iconic, international legend defied educators in her lifelong quest to spread the importance of cultural identity, respect and pride. The film includes vintage footage from key moments in Miss Lou’s life, making the film especially meaningful as we witness her last days and are reminded of all that she accomplished. Miss Lou: Then And Now sustains the “the language of laughter,” Jamaican Patois, and the cultural ambassador who proudly preserved it.

A Winter Tale - By Frances-Anne Solomon (100mins)
"Frances-Anne Solomon's A Winter Tale is a disturbingly accurate and timely portrayal of the gun violence plaguing the black community in Toronto. Adapted from the critically acclaimed screenplay and shot on location in a Caribbean area of Parkdale, the story begins with gunshots ringing out into the night. But somehow the bullet's intended target, a filthy, no-good drug dealer escapes harm—and instead the bullet claims the life of a nine-year-old boy.
To make matters worse, the stricken community, too stunned and deeply saddened to face the facts try to turn a blind eye to the tragedy and move on with daily life. But Gene, a social worker refuses to accept his neighbours' apathy about the child’s death. Realizing the only way to overcome the violence in the community and deal with the emotional trauma, grief and guilt, he struggles to get his friends to talk about their feelings. However, their inertia and initial unwillingness to communicate prove to be his greatest challenge. Anger, fear and frustration permeate the community that has taken an unwritten code of silence."

Return to GorEe -(AKA Retour à Gorée)
(Dir.Pierre-yves Borgeaud)(110mins)
Return to Gorée is a slave’s legacy and a splendid demonstration of African music crossing boundaries and borders. In this film, Senegalese music icon Youssou N’Dour returns to Gorée, the famous island of the Atlantic Slave Trade, in search of new inspiration. Accompanied by a wide roster of talented individuals, including the blind Swiss pianist Moncef Genoud, several American Jazz musicians, and Boubacar Joseph N’Diaye, the Director of the Gorée House of Slaves Museum, Youssou N’Dour takes us on a spiritual journey – one which explodes with the melody embedded in all of our genes. Africa meets America and reminds us of the rich heritage that has spilled across continents.
WATCH TRAILER HERE

Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Director: Jeremy Marre (1979_ (Released: 15thFeb 2007)
Another one of Jeremy Marre's great documentaries which have been re-released recently.

Deep Roots
I'm putting up this entry again because i believe there may be 2x seperate releases of this, i'm in the process of investigating this and i'm trying to find out what went wrong with previous failed release dates but Lace International don't want to comment all they could tell me is that it is still being released by them on the 20th August 2007 as a 2x dvd set with the 6x episodes.
The other release that i've come across is from MVD scheduled for release on 17th July 2007, this is just parts 1+2 which will be on 1x dvd, i have no more info on the rest of the episodes or when they will be released but will post up here soon as i hear anything. It certainly is a bit of a mystery as to whats going on here as it seems very strange for 2 different companies to be releasing the same dvd, and i'm wondering wether both companies know of each others release! lets just hope that this doesn't lead to yet more delays.....
here is the new dvd cover for the MVD release:

Lace Int. Release: (20th Aug.2007)

MVD Release: (17th July 2007)

	WEST KINGSTON JAMBOREE 2006/2007 PART 3 West Kingston Jamboree was voted the Best Stage Show of the year and this is your chance to find out why. Features Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, Mr. Vegas, Aidonia, Cocoa Tea , Future Fambo, Ruffi- Anne and more.	RUN TIME: 60mins LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT STREET DATE: 06/05/2007
	WESTERN CONSCIOUSNESS 17TH ANNIVERSARY PART 1 Western Consciousness, the celebration of good over evil , was this year entitled Replanting the Roots . Once again this event, in its 18th year, proves that conscious reggae rules. The heavy rain flooded the earth but could not dampen the burning desire of the patrons who turned up in thousands. King of Kings must be congratulated for a superb production. Features I-Wayne, Richie Spice, Fantan Mojah, Iley Dread, Tarrus Riley, Mr. Perfect, Red Rat, Nanko, Irie Love, Sharon Tucker, Natisha Stream, Cactamus Crew.	RUNTIME:60mins LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT STREET DATE: 06/05/2007

WEST KINGSTON JAMBOREE 2006/2007 PART 2
West Kingston Jamboree was voted the Best Stage Show of the year and this is your chance to find out why. Features Sean Paul, I-Wayne, Voicemail, Capleton, Rayvon , Kiprich, Lady Saw, Nanco, Spice, Lutan Fyah, Pinchers, Munga Honorable and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

WEST KINGSTON JAMBOREE 2006/2007 PART 1
West Kingston Jamboree was voted the Best Stage Show of the year and this is your chance to find out why. Features Elephant Man, Mavado, Gyptian, Matterhorn, Turbulance, Ghost, Busy Signal, Assailant, Richie Stephens, Macka Diamond and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

UNITY SPLASH 2007 SINGERS
Annual Event held by the Pot of Gold Family. Features Richie Stephens, Gregory Isaacs, Tarrus Riley, tony Curtis, Daville, Ethana, Nitty Kutchie, Peter Lloyd and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

UNITY SPLASH 2007 PART 2
Annual Event held by the Pot of Gold Family. Features Sizzla, Ninja Man, Chuck Fenda, Macka Diamond, Voicemail, Kiprich, Singer J, Black-ER and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT
STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

UNITY SPLASH 2007 PART 1
Annual Event held by the Pot of Gold Family. Features Beenie Man , Capleton, Gentleman, Mr. Vegas, Lutan Fyah, General Degree, Future Fambo, Ras Peter ( General B ) and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

STONE LOVE 34TH ANNIVERSARY
Annual Anniversary party held to big up the Stone Love Sound System with awards being given to various artists and promoters and dancers that keep the dancehall music alive. Features MetroMedia, Stone Love, Rebel T and Code Red and guest appearances by Bounty Killa, Busy Signal, Elephant Man, Aidonia, K-Queens, Ruffi-Anne, Fantan Mojah, Wayne Wonder, Warrior King, Matterhorn , Voicemail, Captain Barkey and WickerMan, Preditor and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

STARS IN ACTION PART 3
Features Ninja Man, Yellow Man, Lady G, Cocoa Tea, General Degree, Bascom X, Thriller U and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

STARS IN ACTION PART 2
Features Beenie Man, Don Mafia, Mavado, I-Wayne, Ken Boothe, Mikey General, Biggaton and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

STARS IN ACTION PART 1
Features Capleton , Luciano, Ras Myrhdak, Terry Linen, Ras Peter, Captain Barkey and Wickerman, Jah Mason and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

ISLAND EXPLOSION 06/07 PART 3
Annual Event held by the Clarendon Click in Association with the Presidential Click. Features Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, Elephant Man, Coco Tea, Anthony B, Spice, Macka Diamond , Don Mafia and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

ISLAND EXPLOSION 06/07 PART 2
Annual Event held by the Clarendon Click in Association with the Presidential Click. Features Bounty Killa, Shaggy, Voicemail, Turbulence, Aidonia, Brian and Tony Gold, Bling Dog, ERUP, Capt. Barkey and Wickerman and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

ISLAND EXPLOSION 06/07 PART 1
Annual Event held by the Clarendon Click in Association with the Presidential Click. Features Capleton, Ninja Man, Mavado, Matterhorn, Richie Stephens, Mr. Vegas, Busy Signal, Little Hero, Munga Honorable and more.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT

STREET DATE:
06/05/2007

MARLEY, BOB - LEGEND: ESSENTIAL ALBUMS
Since its 1984 release, Legend has become the biggest selling reggae album of all time. This film comprehensively reviews the music, its creation and the people behind it. The first rate critics include Dave Robinson; former head of Island Records and the man who created the Legend compilation, and Lloyd Bradley; world famous music writer (author of Bass Culture: When Reggae Was King), amongst many others. Vintage Marley footage, including one of his last performances with the Wailers in 1981 completes truly the final analysis you will ever need of the album that cemented the status of a Legend.

RUN TIME: 60mins
LABEL: CLASSIC ROCK LEGENDS

STREET DATE:
06/12/2007

Horace Andy (& Sly+Robbie) - Livin It Up (CD+DVD)(120mins)
(Released (France)March 2007)(26th April UK?)
This is a great new film of the making of Horace Andy's new album "Livin It Up" the film directed by J.F.Julian was filmed mainly at Harry J's studio in Kingston,JA. In the film we get to see Sly & Robbie, Guillaume "Stepper" Briard, Ansel Collins on keyboard, Sticky Thompson and Skully Simms on percussion. You also get to see a performance by Gregory isaacs at the end of the film, the film shows how a traditional reggae album is produced in JA and it shows this beautifully. A film preview is available on you tube in 17 parts, big thanks to the films director/producer J.F.Julian(GreyCap), Guillaume Bougard
Sly & Robbie, Stepper, +Wonder Knack for making this film possible.

An excellent film well worth picking up, 120mins long released as a bonus dvd to accompany the new CD album by Horace Andy - Livin It Up.
CD+DVD available online from www.fnac.com

Here Part 1 of 17 clips you can find on youtube.

Musically Mad - By Karl Folke
A great new documentary about the UK Sound system scene, being made by the meditative sounds crew in sweden, it certainly looks promising, the film is still in production and will hopefully be finnished by the end of the year, will post up soon as i hear more, theres a nice trailer of the film here:

the Burning Spear Experience (Released: 1st May 2007)(CD+DVD)
"Brand new 2 disc, 25 track compilation from Burning Music Production. All tracks choosen by Winston Rodney aka Burning Spear.
Also includes a limited edition bonus DVD! Available exclusively at the Burning Spear Store."
The dvd contains a mixture of live songs by Burning Spear aswell as lots of other video clips of Burning Spear over the years, so it makes it a little more interesting than if it where just one single concert.

Sizzla - The Art of War (DVD)
A new dvd from Lyric dvd magazine, is now available on there website www.lyricdvdmag.com

Musical Youth - This Generation: Live in The UK
(Due for release: 8th July 2007) (60mins)
Truly amazing to see these guys again! but i wonder what 25yrs has done to them sweet voices! either way it's great to have them back..........
"This fantastic three camera shoot was filmed and recorded in front of over 4000 crazy reggae fans on a summer night in June 2006 at Centre Stage in Minehead, Somerset (UK). It had been a long time since "Pass The Deutchie", but in the middle of 2005, original members Dennis Seaton and Michael Grant got together with the Reggae Revolution and put together an awesome live show with all the hits including "Pass The Deutchie", Youth Of Today, Never Gonna Give You Up, 007 and Tell Me Why?, along with some newly recorded tracks such as "Into Something Good". The result was a tour of America, Europe and this fantastic one-off show in the UK." - Description from MVD

Apache Indian & The Reggae Revolution - Time For Change
(Release Date: 6th May 2007) (60mins)
Film Live at the Musicport World Music Festival in Whitby, North Yorkshire on Oct. 21, 2006.
"Apache Indian is one of Britain's most eclectic Reggae performers. Through embracing his East Indian heritage and its traditions, Apache Indian has developed a unique brand of ragga heavily influenced by the bhangra style. His emergence in the early '90s spawned the trademark cross-cultural fusion fans have come to love and also earned him his nickname. Here, he's in the company of The Reggae Revolution (backing band for Pato Banton, Sting, Musical Youth, Gregory Isaacs, Half Pint and many more). Together they brought the house down on October 21, 2006 at the Musicport World Music Festival in Whitby, North Yorkshire UK with one truly spectacular performance." - MVD

Vintage Reggae Bash: Brooklyn 1983
(Due for Release: 8th July 2007)
Now this looks very nice, don't let the cover deceive you, a vintage 1983 concert which is pretty unheard of now to be released on dvd, great!! just check out the artists, Big Youth, Roman Stewart, Delroy Wilson, Max Romeo+loads more...
i'm really going to look forward to this one.
"This DVD consists of footage from an incredible Reggae festival held at the historical Empire Roller Skating Center in Brooklyn, NY circa 1983. It includes sets from such legendary artists as Big Youth, Leroy Sibbles, Ken Boothe, Delroy Wilson, Tinga Stewart, Roman Stewart, The Blues Busters - Lloyd Campbell and Phillip James, and Max Romeo. The 30,000-square-foot venue, a go-to spot for skate-world renegades in the early 70s, was a de facto community center where teenagers came after school and families spent the weekend. It was the perfect place to host such a historically important music event such as this." - MVD

BABYLON (Release Date: 4th July 2007)
At long last this film is getting a re-release by a well established Italian company (RaroVideo), the dvd will have the once hard to find "Dread, Beat An Blood" documentary as an extra which is great news for all us reggae fans, as most will know Dread Beat An blood had a re-release earlier this year in Japan, will also have some clips from Rototom Reggae festival as extras.

Holding Onto JAH
(still in production, due for completion late 2008)
A great new documentary which is still in production, not due for completion until at least the end of 2008 but i think it will be well worth the wait, the film features the late Joseph Hill, Skelly and Wiss, Cedric Myton, Family Man, Winston Jarret, Pablo Moses, Don Carlos, just to name a few, so already you can see how special this film might be. It will look at the Rastafari movement and also the life of Haile Selassie.
We will post up more info nearer the time of completion. Definatley one to look out for.....
Watch trailer HERE

SoundSplash - New Zealand
(Doc.45mins+Concert.86mins)
A new documentary is to be released very soon all about the Sound Splash Reggae festival in New Zealand.
The first 1000x ticket holders of this years SoundSplash will get a free promo copy of the new film.
"From tiny beginnings playing to hundreds in the Raglan Town Hall to headlining genre-establishing acts such as Big Youth in front of thousands, New Zealand's Soundsplash Eco Reggae Festival has come a long way. Now entering its sixth year in existence, Soundsplash and Motherland Collective are set to release this dvd which further marks its presence as one of the mainstays on the excellent New Zealand music festival scene."
Featuring Big Youth and fellow Jamaican reggae giants Third World the dvd features revealing interviews with leading New Zealand acts such as Tiki Taane from Salmonella Dub and Imon Starr from Rhombus.
"The 45 minute documentary and accompanying 86 minutes of live footage from the '06 festival includes rare outtakes with Third World and Big Youth."

Unforgiven
Another Lyric dvd magazine special featuring the Bounty Vs Beenie war!
due out soon......

DUB ECHOES
A great new reggae documentary exploring DUB, from Brazilian film maker Bruno Natal.
"Dub Echoes" is a documentary that shows how the jamaican dub influenced the birth much of what we hear today, from electronic music to hip hop. Key names, both from reggae and the electronic music world, were interviewed and talked about the importance of dub. Get ready for a trip that will take your mind beyond anything you've ever imagined. Just follow the bass lines!"
The artist line-up includes:
Mario Caldato Jr., Mutabaruka, Neil Perch (Zion Train), Peter Kruder (& Dorfmeister), Richard, Whittingham(DifferentDrummer), Robbie Shakespeare, Roots Manuva,Scientist,Simon Ratcliffe (Basement Jaxx),Sly Dunbar,Steve Barrow,Switch,Thievery Corporation,Ticklah,U-Roy,2manyDJs,Abashanti I,
Adam Freeland,Audio Bullys,Beat Junkies,Bill Laswell,Bullwackie,Bunny Lee,Congo Natty,David Katz,Dennis Bovell,DJ Spooky, that Subliminal Kid,Don Letts,Dr. Das (Asian Dub Foundation),Dreadzone,Ernest Hookim,Glyn Bush (Rock,Groove Corporation,Gussie Clarke,Gustavo Black Alien,Howie B,Jason (Dub Pistols),Jorge du Peixe e Lucio Maia (Nação Zumbi),King Jammy,Kode 9,Lee "Scratch" Perry,LTJ Bukem,Mad Professor,Marcelo Yuka (F.UR.T.O.),Mario Caldato Jr.,
Due Out Soon......(Late 2007) don't miss it....
WATCH TRAILER HERE
Check out the great DVD artwork that comes with this release along with the book, click here then go to, ARCHIVE, then click on DUB ECHOES

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Reggae On the Fuse
A new documentary about a DJ in Indiana whos the only DJ who plays reggae/dancehall out there, the film is class project. I'm not too sure how long the full film is but there is 6mins HERE.

Reggae in Sea-Tac Metro
A new documentary which looks at the Reggae scene in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area USA. Features a performance of Anthony B "King of Dancehall" live in a soldout performance at Seattle's "Studio 7."
The film should be available for download in the fall 2007.
More news as it comes......
WATCH TRAILER HERE

Jamaica House - By Alfred W.Gragg
A new documentary due out soon all about the LA club Jamaica House which is this Studio 54 of Reggae Dancehall+Hip Hop in LA. The film focuses more on the hip-hop side of things featuring artists like: TUPAC
- RUN DMC - DR DRE - ICE CUBE - MR.VEGAS - ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT -SUPERCAT - BEENIE MAN - WYCLEFF - SNOOP - DRE - B-REAL/CYPRESS HILL - ICE CUBE
WATCH TRAILER HERE

THE PRICE OF MEMORY - By Karen Covington
(Still in production)
This film is still in production but should be finnished very soon, "the film is about the Jamaican Rastafarian movement that seeks slavery reparations and repatriation from Queen Elizabeth II. Shot in Jamaica, West
Africa, and England, the film incorporates the filmmaker's own search for personal and historical truth growing up in Jamaica after British colonialism. The film explores the legacy of slavery in Jamaica and Britain as the lives of a Rastafarian coalition and Queen Elizabeth II intersect after a four year correspondence."

Reggae Roots Run Deep
Dir.Alex Peers & Prod.Brad Weiss
This documentary looks at the Reggae scene in Toronto and documents the current artists and the Toronto Reggae scene history, sounds interesting, and very similar to the "Jamaica To Toronto" documentary that i listed a while back. I'm waiting for more info on this one......
WATCH TRAILER HERE

The Slackers
Just came across this documentary trailer about the american band The Slackers, i have no more info on this....
WATCH HERE

Platinum Reggae Concert Series Vol.1
(Release Date: July 3rd, 2007)(120mins)
New live concert dvd, Featuring: Capleton, I-Wayne, Fantan Mojah.

Bob Marley - Up Close & Personal (Book+DVD)
(Due for release: August 14, 2007)
Yet another Bob Marley DVD+Book set, looks interesting......
"This fascinating DVD provides a penetrating insight into the man behind the legend. With rare performance footage of Marley with the Wailers and the I-Threes as its cornerstone."
**Not sure what happened to the release date but this one has been on sale in shops for the past few weeks(8thAug.)

Laurel Aitken & The Cookoomackastick (CD+DVD Set)
(Release Date: 22nd June)
A great new dvd from "jahmekya", features concert performances, interviews, backstage footage etc. also Winston "Mr.Fix It" Francis features in the dvd.

Winston Francis Meets Rude Rich and The High Notes
(Due Out Soon)
New dvd due out soon, featuring Winston "Mr.Fixit" Francis with a band from the netherlands called the High Notes who have made a good name for themselves in reggae circles over recent years, they have played with lots of the old roots reggae bands+singers including Rico Rodriguez, derrick Morgan, Alton ellis, Dennis Alcapone, The Heptones.
WATCH TRAILER HERE

Concious Vibrations - Sizzla & Capleton
(Due for release: 9th Oct.2007)
Filmed in 2000 at Winters Park in Kitson Town, Jamaica.

Coping With Babylon
I'm re-entering this one because the film has been picked up by DVD distributors MVD and is due for dvd release 9th Oct.2007. So watch out for this one, should be good......

Summer Sound in Canada
(CD/DVD)
Now heres something special, a great new 25minute film included with the cd release of Summer Records Anthology 1974 - 1988, "the DVD portion of the package contains a 25-minute film featuring never-seen-before footage (circa 79-82)... it's called summer sound in canada and includes summer honcho jerry brown, jackie mittoo, willi williams, stranger cole, members of ER&W+........"
There seems to be lots of things happening over in Toronto, this is one of many new reggae films from Canada due out soon, don't miss this one.....

Lyric DVD Magazine: Global Warming Edition
(Out Soon)
The forth dvd in the Lyric dvd Magazine series, vol.1 of a new Global Warming series.

GREGORY ISAACS - LIVING LEGEND: LIVE IN CONCERT
Release Date: 9th Nov.2007 (60mins)
"This live concert filmed at 2 locations features The Cool Ruler delivering his very best. Entertaining the audience with his romantic magic and bringing to life all his old favorites"
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King Of Kings
A new documentary thats will start production soon all about His Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassie I.
The 47min Biograhpy will explain how he fought for his people and how he met lots of African and western leaders about the unification of African states and his relentless persuit of African Independance.
(Will post more info as it comes in......)

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Yellowman, Chaka Demus & Pliers
Living Legends Live in Concert
Release Date: 9th Nov.2007 (60mins)
Yet another reggae release from MVD.........
"This concert showcases King Yellowman at his absolute best, singing and toasting all of his favorite songs that he's become famous for!! Chaka Demus & Pliers, considered one of the most successful duos in the history of Reggae music, was the first Jamaican act to place 3 consecutive singles in the top 5 of the British music charts. Sit back and watch them drive the crowd into a frenzy, performing their most memorable hits!!"

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Bashment: The Fork in The Road
Directed by Steve "TEHUTNINE" McAlpin
New feature film out in cinemas in the US this month (Aug.),
"The new action packed Jamaican Movie" made by the same people who brought us "Foreign".
"Directed by Steve "TEHUTNINE" McAlpin and Starring Mykal Fax this is a cautionary tale about friendship, greed, tragedy and redemption. When Cymbal (Mykal Fax) and his friends, Job (Steve McAlpin), Tubby (Shawn Cummings) and Rupert (Narada Campbell) linkup with Son-Son (Nohard Grant) an incorrigible bad boy who believes that choice is an illusion and that the gun is the only thing that matters, they find themselves dealing with more drama than they are willing to take on. We follow their story through a web of scenarios and characters that takes us into every cove and crevice of the implosive world they live in."

Calypso Dreams
Co-Directed + Produced by Geoffrey Dunn and Michael Horne
Co-produced by Mark Schwartz, Eric T., & calypsonian Lord Superior
"Calypso Dreams" might be one of the most definitive documentaries on this art form."
I think the above quote sounds true as there is no definative documentary which covers Calypso, so i'm very excited to hear about this one, it started production in the 80's, and the film was never completed due to lack of funds, a short version did appear in some film festivals in 2004/05 but now we get the complete final edit of this film.
"The movie, which was co-produced by calypsonian Lord Superior , features interviews with and/or performances by Mighty Sparrow, Calypso Rose, Lord Kitchener, Lord Blakie, Brigo, Mighty Terror, David Rudder, Mighty Chalkdust, Black Stalin, Harry Belafonte and Lord Pretender, among many others."
Don't miss it...........

Kali Boom And The Bluefields Sound System
A new documentary comming soon which features a nicaraguan sound system called Bluefields and artist Kali boom. the film will document the creation of the bluefields recording studio.
"Kali Boom was born and raised in the Roughneck pirate town of Bluefields. When his brothers were kidnapped and forced to fight in the Sandinista-Contra war, he escaped, and took up working the boats for Columbian drug runners. Today, in a region still reeling from the shock waves of disaster, and still working away from its torrid history, Kali Boom rises above the vices of depression and poverty. He emanates a musical rhythm and spirit that is rooted in--and revitalizes--the island's connections to Jamaica, and Africa. He is planting the much needed seeds of identity in Bluefields, as the island continues to find itself. We will be documenting the whole project from its foundation to its successful growth. This film will be the story of our and Kali Boom's attempt to set up Bluefield's first ever recording studio....."
WATCH TRAILER HERE
Check there website below for the latest news on the film.

Queens Of Sound - A Herstory of Reggae And Dancehall
Directed By SANDRA KRAMPELHUBER
This is a great new documentary all from a womens perspective, which gives a real insight into the world of dancehall, what makes this film different is that the whole documentary is told by the artists so it gives a true picture of the scene, packed full of interviews from all the big female dancehall artists, this really is a nice film. There is no current dvd release but the film is getting shown in film houses around the world, future dates include...
X Zimbabwe International Film Festival 24th - 2nd September 2007 Harare
IV International Film Festival Music on film - Film on Music 19th+20th October 2007 Prague/Czech Republic

"For the first time the feature length documentary film QUEENS OF SOUND – A Herstory of Reggae and Dancehall" explores the long neglected female side of Reggae and Dancehall music in Jamaica. Three generations of women in the Jamaican music business tell us about their role in past and present, their first steps into the career, their struggle for acceptance in a male-dominated business, their life paths and big success. World-famous musicians such as Marcia Griffiths, Tanya Stephens, Sasha, Cecile, Chevelle Franklyn, Queen Ifrica, Macka Diamond and Lady G - just to name a few, as well as women behind the scenes, f.e. Barbara Makeda Blake Hannah (Rastafari activist, film-maker, author, journalist, broadcaster), Nordia Rose (hottest music video director in Jamaica), Jade Lee (artist management) or Sandra Joy Alcott (founder of JAFA – Jamaica Association of Female Artists), give us an understanding of Jamaica’s music scene from a female point of view. The documentary highlights via in-depth interviews and spectacular performances the social, economic, religious, textual and individual aspects of Reggae and Dancehall culture. QUEENS OF SOUND was mainly filmed in Kingston/Jamaica as well as at concerts in Austria and Italy."
WATCH TRAILER HERE

Tru Reggae Story
A great documentary produced by a group of young film makers in London . The film was made over a four week period as part of a summer research project, 10 black youngsters aged between 12 and 17 carried out extensive research and were trained in website technology and film making. At the end of their project they produced their own website, a CD rom and a ground breaking documentary, all of this was made possible by Dr Lez Henry, Director of NuBeyond, historian and former dancehall deejay, who setup the project. The results are inspiring, they interview lots of the old UK sound system artists including people like: Maxi Priest, Papa Levi, Tippa Irie, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Dennis Bovell, Macca B, D.Rowe, Muscle Head, Papa Benji, Asher Senator, Lorna Gee, Robert Allen, Mickey Simpson, Papa Levi, Top Cat, Tenor Fly, Suster Audrey, Tony Ruff Cut, Sir Lloyd, Blacker Dread,Dirty desi, Masai, Mykaell Riley, Johnny T, Cinderella, Hugh Francis, Percy Diamonds, Mikey Spratt, Poleon, Dr.Vibes, Rey Bowen and Lezlee Lyrix.
As you can see the amount of people included in this film is amazing, for a 4 week project i think these guys have done an amazing job, it's a great example to others of what can be achieved in such a short space of time.
Please Help Support them by visiting there website below by clicking on the picture, and purchasing a copy of the film via NuBeyond.

Click HERE for more info

WORD SOUND POWER

For those of you who live in the US+Canada you will be able to watch this great new series airing on BET next month(October 6th, 11pm).
Watch the trailer below:

"Word Sound Power is an artistic force uniting the African oral tradition of rhythmic dub poetry and the literary art form of spoken word to form the voice of a new poetic generation. Its themes express conscious creativity from the streets and represent the influence of revolutionary works by artists such as Bob Marley and Tupak Shakur who addressed controversial issues such as racial oppression, religion, war, education and universal justice. This profound presentation is a bold move into the new landscape of television programming. Word Sound Power redefines the boundaries of entertainment by directly addressing socio- economic, political issues with prose and purpose while providing an elevated visionary alternative to bridge the gap between cultures and countries of the African Diaspora.
Show Structure: Each half hour episode features 4 performances accompanied with insightful interview clips that give viewers an intimate connection with the poets and their influences. Shot at exclusive locations in the Caribbean, every episode also has a visual theme interlaced within it via the locations used and the atmosphere they create."

When The Walls Talk
A new documentary series comming soon (October 6th, 9pm) on BET which screens in the USA and Canada. The first episode "The Walls of August Town" features dancehall artist Sizzla.

"When the Walls Talk An EarthStrong Production From the streets to the screen, When the Walls Talk is a half hour documentary series that takes viewers inside the minds and hearts of charismatic and inspiring individuals who relentlessly pursue their dreams. Whether they are aspiring artists or driven community activists, each episode tells a story of how the bravest soldiers overcome adversity on the frontline of success. If their walls could talk, what would they say?

Show Structure: When the Walls Talk has a strong pro-social component and is presented with a reality style aesthetic; it is meant to give viewers insight for deeper thought and pro-active response to the issues discussed. The show is storyline driven with focus on a principle character accompanied by supporting commentaries and b-roll footage that all come together to tell the story of each episode.

When the Walls Talk

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Episode 1: The Walls of August Town feat. Sizzla Kalonji A son of August Town soil, Miguel Collins a.k.a. Sizzla Kalonji, has been a stalwart of support and cultural development for his hometown. He’s a world renowned reggae artist, with his own recording imprint and production company ‘Kalonji Records’ based in his community of August Town. Like many cultural icons before him, Sizzla uses his success to provide a sanctuary for young people away from the harsh and ugly realities of the streets, offering them guidance with roots and culture philosophy and a strong sense of spiritual foundation…"

REGGAE SCRAPBOOK
At long last Roger Steffens new Reggae Scrapbook is soon to be released, with the book comes an excellent dvd packed full of some of the best interviews and footage from Rogers TV show "L.A. Reggae" , for those of you who aren't familiar with the show, it was established in 1980 by Roger and his partner Chilli Charles and went out on the local cable network, as most reggae film collectors will know LA Reggae is one of the most sort after shows when it comes to reggae so you really can't miss this one!! the dvd will feature some of the highlights from the show including artists like, Peter Tosh, Judy Mowatt, The Wailers, Luciano, Joseph Hill, Alton Ellis, The Heptones.
This will be in bookshops as from 30th October 2007, don't miss it!

JOSEPH
Finally this excellent book will be made into a film, for those of you who have read the book "Joseph - A Rasta Reggae Fable" by Barbara Blake-Hannah you will know just what a good book this is, so the news of a film is very exciting, several well known reggae artists will star in the film, including Tarrus Riley and Lutan Fyah. The film is due for production shortly.......

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SYPNOSIS:
"In the 1970s the Rastafari movement grew from national scorn and disfavour into an internationally-recognized religious expression, mainly because of the international popularity of the music created by the movement’s faithful. Among these faithful, one man stood out and became a national hero and icon.
The times in which he lived were eventful and unusual, as the socialist politics of the ruling PNP government clashed directly with not only the conservatism of its opposition JLP party, but especially with the diametrically different lifestyle, hairstyle and beliefs of the Rastafari movement.
At the height of the 70s, it seemed that Rastafari held more power over the people than the government. Yet in reality, no leader stepped forward to assume the mantle of power and whenever this seemed possible, efforts were made to discredit and destroy any who seemed to have leadership qualities.
It is against this background that the story of JOSEPH is told, offering a fictional hero in a story that turns history on its end, and wonders:
What would have happened, if …. or COULD have happened, if…."

DREADHEADS: Portraits Of A Subculture
(Producer/director Steven R Hurlburt)
New dvd now available online, which looks at people who have Dreadlocks.
"Experience the counterculture soul of Woodstock’s controlled anarchy; the earthiness of reggae hallmark The Harder They Come. But always return to the essential focus on the dreadheads, and their devotion to the music that entrances them. Neither stargazing nor melodrama, the documentary peers close-up into the lives of seekers after a communal high. Dreadheads, says Hurlburt, is ultimately “about America - both praising and critiquing it - and these kids as Americans, good ones, actually, who embody American independence, a DIY work ethic, and a desire to live on a frontier of their own making.” Not a concert film, nor mere record of a moment, the movie embraces a vibrant subculture: a flawed peripatetic Utopia wherein the kids are very much all right."

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Joe Higgs
I heard about a new documentary project earlier this week two guys are working on, it's going to be all about reggae legend Joe Higgs, so it was a nice to hear about this as nobody has ever made a film about him before and he certainly deserves one, some of you will remember his excellent performance in the great documentary Roots, Rock, Reggae by Jeremy Marre where he sang "There is a Reward". Joe played a big part in Reggae history and it will be nice to hear all about the Joe Higgs story in the new film. The film is a relatively new project so i don't think we are going to see if for some time but at least we have something to look forward too!

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The Making Of Reggae Blue
This is a nice video that features a Reggae/Soul artist called Rusty Zinn, he has teamed up with Reggae Legend Full Fullwood (Soul Syndicate) for his latest album made earlier this year and hear is a little video they made about the album. Founding member of Soul Syndicate, Fully Fullwood (Soul Syndicate), talks about his days in Jamaica when he helped create the reggae sound and says that Rusty's lyrics are reminiscent of those same topics that early reggae artists wrote about.
I'm not sure if there is a longer version of the film but i'm in the process of trying to find that out.
Enjoy......

FREEDOM ROAD (CD+DVD)
(Available On DVD)
This is a wonderful new documentary on Bob Marley, the last few bob doc's we have seen haven't be great but this one is a breath of fresh air, below is a short review:
"A truely Excellent documentary on Bob Marley, this is one of the first Bob Marley documentaries on over a decade which includes new never before seen footage of Bob, the film does include clips from other older bob documentaries but most of the content is new.
The film gives great insight into Bob Marley and his life, with interviews from his ex-girlfriend Esther Andserson who speaks about her time with bob which was a very happy time for her, she tells us about how the last 3-4 years of his life after he had his toe injury during a football match, how the people around him didn;t care for bob as much as they could of, she explains how the people with him should have given bob more help (one person in particular she was very angry with) and persuaded him to get professional help for his toe wound, his bandages stayed on for several years, bob did get some treatment in Bavaria but this treatment was not recognised by western medical professionals, and the documentary describes it as a sort of cowboy treatment he received out there. An artists of Bobs magnitude surely should have been receiving only the best medical care at this time, as we all know sadly the cancer in bobs toe spread around his body and was the cause of his early death."

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THE MUSICAL HEALING MINISTRY OF JAH LEVI
This great documentary came out last year but i forget to include it so here it is....
For anyone who's not very familiar with Jah Levi, like myself then this documentary will tell you all about this mystical man, once you watch the film you will realize just what a large following this guy has, he seems to have converted 1000's of people around the world to his "ministry" or tribe or whatever you may call it, the film is packed with interviews from people who have been touched by Jah Levi's music and give in depth talks on why he is such a special musician, most of his devoted fans refer to him as a divine being. His mission is to spread peace and love through his music, the multi talented Jah Levi holds advanced degrees in ethnomusicology, electronics, engineering, medicine and martial arts as well as certification as a master of Luthiery (musical instrument building) with in depth knowledge of over 200 stringed and percussive instruments. He has released over 20 albums and has worked with some of reggaes finest. Jah Levi is also an ordained bishop of the "Essene church", a minister of the soga del alma church of Peru and a card carrying member of the Native American church. He is the founder of THE HEALING LIGHT ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL PRACTICE in the Netherlands, and practices a unique form of ceremonial shamanism and healing work with plant medicines. So you begin to get a feel for the kind of guy we are talking about, he is definately unique and i salute him for all the positive vibes he has brought into peoples lives. The film has some wonderful psychedelic visual effects and features some great live performances, above all it gives great insight into the man Jah Levi.
If you get the chance to pick this dvd up then please do you won't be dissapointed..........
DVD + Preview available HERE

ESSENTIAL REGGAE
Due to be released on December 11th, 2007
Filmed in 2002 at Moss Camp in Kingston Jamaica, featuring Gregory Isaacs, Trinity, Ruddy Thomas, and Paul Elliot. It's not often we get the chance to see Ruddy Thomas or Trinity live on film so will definately be worth picking up........
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REGGAE ALLSTARS
Due to be released on December 11th, 2007
Looks like a part two from the above "Essential Reggae", it has to be worth picking up for this great lineup.
"This DVD, filmed in 2002 at Moss Camp in Kingston, Jamaica and featuring the Mighty Diamonds, Pat Kelly, Leroy Sibbles, and Lloyd Parks, has been assembled to showcase an elegant display of incredible Reggae performances. The Mighty Diamonds are truly diamonds of the scene, with great voices and excellent lyrics. Here they give us a fabulous show, and the audience loves every bit of their performance. Pat Kelly, one of the greatest voices in Reggae, also puts on a terrific performance that excites the crowd. Leroy Sibbles and Lloyd Parks follow suit in performances that can only be described as memorable."

Cultura Profetica
LIVE: TRIBUTE TO THE LEGEND OF BOB MARLEY
Release Date: 19th June 2007
Features a collection of hits from this top "Latin American reggae roots band: Cultura Profetica. Marley's own live engineer Errol Brown mixed it. This DVD features the first footage ever sold of the band."

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Everton Blender - Live In Berkeley
Released July 24, 2007 (DVD+CD) (110mins)

Junior Reid - Live in Berkeley
Sep 04, 2007 (DVD+CD) (110mins)
From the same guys that put out the everton blender dvd above (2b1)
"Roots reggae superstar Junior Reid headlines the concert film Junior Reid: Live in Berkeley, in which he performs 19 electrifying numbers before a rapt audience in historic Berkeley, California. Selections include: "Rasta Government," "Fisherman Row," "Foreign Mind," "Bubblers," "Mashing Up the Earth," "One Blood" and many more." ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

Shaggy - Live at Chiemsee Reggae Summer
(Due out Oct.15th, 2007)
Shagyy live at Chimsee, not too sure on the year on the performance, this will be released in Germany and i'm not too sure if we will see it anywhere else.........

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DUBPLATE DRAMA (Series 1)
Originally screened in the UK on Channel 4 in 2005, the series was re-commisioned for another season which has been airing in the UK scince late september, said to be the UKs first drama where the viewers decide the ending. A Gritty Drama based in London following the daily lives and struggles of a group of inner city youths some who are trying to make it in the music world.
DVD of series one available in shops on pre-order now,
Due for dvd release on 29/10/2007

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AFRICA UNITE
By Stephanie Black
A new documentary film is in production which captures the 2005 concert in Ethiopia that celebrated Bob Marley's 60th birthday. You might already be familiar with the dvd release of this concert and a behind the scenes documentary of the concert and now we have this new film which will be part documentary and part concert. It features performances by Marcia Griffiths, Rita Marley, Bob Andy, Lauryn Hill, Angelique Kidjo and several of Marley's children, including Ziggy, Damian, Stephen, Cedella, Julian and Ky-Mani. It also follows the Marley brothers and a Rasta elder on their journey to Ethiopia. The film is directed by none other than Stephanie Black, who you may already know from her controversial film "Life & Debt" a few years ago.
One to look out for.........

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BARON TURBO Vs JUNGLEMAN 1982
New DVD release of this very rare dance from 1982, filmed in Moss-Side, Manchester, this film was recently unearthed after 25yrs and we are happy to bring you this dvd via this website, so please checkout our homepage for the buy it now links. The only existing copy of the film wasn't brilliant quality but the historic value of the film definatley persuaded us to take on the film and release it on dvd, checkout a 4min clip of the dvd by clicking the picture below.
Help support Reggae Films and buy a copy today. We will do our best to bring you more similar films in the near future, we already have a couple lined up, hope you enjoy the dance as much as we did......
+Big Thanks to Gsus for help with this one.

RACE, RHETORIC, RASTAFARI
By Barbara Blake Hannah (1983)

Finally we have been able to bring you this film on DVD, this film has always been almost impossible to find and plenty of us have searched for it with no luck, now we are very pleased to be able to release this on dvd for your viewing pleasure. Buying a copy will help support the ReggaeFilms website and will help enable us to bring you more great hard to find films in the future. Below is some info on the film:

In 1982 Jamaican author and film maker Barbara Blake Hannah visited England, where she had lived from 1964-1972 and in that time become Britain's first Black TV journalist - appearing each weekday evening on THAMES TV's "Today Show with Eammon Andrews", ATV-Birmingham and later working in production with BBC-TV's "Man Alive" current affairs programme.

Now a Rastafarian, her view of England after her ten years absence is expressed through six interviews with Black and White Britons who give their views on the tragedy of negative race relations in England and the resulting rise in Rastafari views among Black youth.

Filmed in London and Birmingham, the film presents a case for racial harmony through understanding that all are Children of One God.

Music by Jimmy Cliff, The Rastafarians, I-Jah Man Levi and Black British reggae group,
Ras Messengers.

LIVING THE LIFE OF MARLEY - Starring Ky-Mani Marley
Producer By Solo Rubenstein(2007)(BETJ)
This is a new reality style documentary series following the life of Ky-Mani Marley as he gears up to launch his second long-anticipated CD, aswell as preparing for his role as "Biggs" in the sequel to the film "Shottas"
BET J (USA) invites viewers to tune in each week on Fridays, to witness the extraordinary life of reggae legend Bob Marley's son, Ky-mani Marley, in the reality style Fall programming that premieres on October 26, 2007 at 10:00 pm ET/PT.

WORD, SOUND + POWER
Due out 22nd Jan.2008
This great reggae classic is due for another release, this time by major dvd distributor MVD, the dvd is due out 22nd Jan. 2008. I wonder if it will include the much talked about Hugh Mundell footage which they had trouble licensing for the previous release, we will have to wait and see i guess. Either way MVD seem to be doing a great job recently in taking on these reggae classics, they now have quite a nice reggae library.
If you have never seen Word, Sound+Power then this truely is a must, you cannot afford to miss it! the film look at the band, The Soul Syndicate with fully fulwood, these guys are some of reggaes founders, the film is packed with beautiful camera shots and the film quality is just as good if not better than most of todays dvd releases, how they managed to get such good quality i'm not sure but they've done an excellent job.
Don't miss it....

DEEP ROOTS Vol.2 (Parts 3+4)
Due on dvd 22nd Jan.2008
At long last, we have vol.2 of one of the best Reggae Documentaries ever made. There was alot of confusion with the dvd release of this film but eventually MVD released Vol.1 earlier this year which was parts 1+2 of the 6 part series, now we have Vol.2 due out 22nd Jan.
Originally aired in the early 80's on Channel 4, UKs alternative TV channel, the film has always been very popular among reggae collectors, for years bad quality copies circulated with the time-codes stamped on the screen, but now we get a nice crisp picture for everyone to enjoy.
Great work MVD, and lets not forget a massive thanks to Howard Johnson, director of this series, who is responsible for some of the best reggae films ever made.

COUNTRYMAN: Curse Of The Golden Idol
(AKA Countryman 2) By Dickie Jobson
I'm listing this one again because it is now confirmed that this film we listed several months ago is the sequel to "Countryman" , plus they have a nice new film poster ! Filming was due to begin in the summer but things got put back and they now plan to start filming in 2008, the film will have some well known faces, not just your usual Jamaican actors. We are all looking forward to this one....

SYNOPSIS: Kelly the daughter of the American couple in the original story, comes to Jamaica to bury her father. Unbeknownst to her, trouble is brewing on the island: a 16th century curse has been set into motion. A prophecy is becoming fulfilled. Kelly can..t deal with the trouble that lies ahead alone: she needs help to fight the powers of evil on the island. There is only one man who can truly help her: Countryman - the man from the stories of her childhood who once saved the lives of her parents. A man steeped in the wisdom and magic of the islands. Kelly must seek out Countryman and convince him to save her from the curse and help her in her quest to clear her father's name. This and many other tales involving mysticism, ancient magic and Caribbean wisdom are all revealed in the story of Countryman: Curse of the Golden Idol.

FAT FREDDY'S DROP - Fantastic Voyages - Vol.1
DVD Release Date 25th June 2007
I missed this one first time round, it's a dvd of New Zealands number one reggae band, Fat Freddy's Drop, following there recent UK and European tour, with ten "True Stories" set around different European gig locations and featuring footage of the band both on stage and off.

ROOTS (30th Anniversary Edition)
Everyone should remember this one, Alex Haley's ROOTS, this one drew in huge numbers of viewrs when it was screened on tv for the first time and the whole nation where glued to there tv sets waiting for the next episode! This was released 5 yrs ago in a similiar dvd box set, there is a bonus documentary and commentry etc. Also avaliable is an expensive box set which includes Roots The Next Generations, which is the 2nd part of the series which was filmed a few years later, i didn't enjoy the second one as much but the series is well worth buying.

STEEL PULSE - DOOR OF NO RETURN
By Michel Moreau (Out Now On DVD)
A brand new documentary on Steel Pulse, includes live tracks, interviews and follows the band as they go on a journey of discovery.
Trailer.....

SUN DOGS
(Out now on dvd)
We listed this one earlier in the year but it's now been released on DVD so we mention it again, we all remember the film Cool Runnings about the all Jamaican bobsled team, we now we have this documentary which is all about an all Jamaican dogsled team!
12 dogs, all rescused from the animal sancutarys's or from the streets of Kingston, they now have a great adventure ahead of them aswell as there trainers, the film follows the story and there adventure.
Released by Palm Pictures.

FEEL THE NOISE
Produced By Jennifer Lopez
(Released in Cinemas Oct.5th 2007)
A film for you Reggaeton fans...........
After a run-in with local thugs, aspiring Harlem rapper Rob flees to a place and father he never knew, and finds his salvation in Reggaetón, a spicy blend of hip-hop, reggae and Latin beats. Puerto Rico, the spiritual home of Reggaetón, inspires Rob and his half-brother Javi to pursue their dream of becoming Reggaetón stars. Together with a dancer named C.C., they learn what it means to stay true to themselves and each other, while overcoming obstacles in love, greed and pride, all culminating in an explosive performance at New York's Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Checkout this great website for the film,+watch the trailer,
www.sonypictures.com/movies/feelthenoise/index.html

Exodus - 3oth Anniversary (CD+DVD)
(Released Nov.20th 2007)
Island Records celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the masterpiece that is Bob Marley’s Exodus which was originally released in June of 1977. The cd is the Exodus album along with a dvd which features twelve tracks recorded live at the Rainbow.

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Macka B - Live Tour
(DVD Release Date: 4th Dec. 2007)(62mins)
Dvd of Macka B and The Royale Roots Band, a film of there last world tour shot during a concert in Mayotte, near Mozambique 2006.

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UB40: Live At Montreux 2002
(Released: 15th May 2007)(96mins)
I missed this one earlier in the year so here it is.
This concert from 2002 is UB40's only appearance at the Montreux Festival to date. Eagle Vision has teamed up with Montreux Festival to release some of there filmed concerts on DVD for the first time, with already over 47 concerts put out on dvd, so lets hope we get to see some more reggae concerts from them.

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Journey To Lasta
(DVD Released 20th Nov.2007)
We are including this one again, we did list it earlier this year but it's now had a new dvd release on a large scale, also with a nice new cover! Heres the story again for those of you that missed it last time:

"A hip urban reggae film about music, passion, love and devotion! Tsegaye is a driven musician who leaves his wife and children behind and moves to California in search for a long lost childhood friend, Kirubel. When he finds him, the two, along with Kirubel’s drummer friend, Teferi, embark upon a journey to bring Ethiopian and Reggae music to the world. Falls, triumphs, and commitment test their friendships, relationships, and honor. Filled with rhythm and colorful characters, Journey To Lasta paints a vivid picture of an Ethiopian community in America.
LASTA is a small picturesque, peaceful village in Ethiopia where once great civilization flourished. This is where Saint Lalibela created magnificent rock hewed churches and where one can hear sweet melodies from the secluded mountains of Lasta Lalibela, the birthplace of Ethiopian music."

Giddimani 2007 - Live Reggae
(DVD release 11th Dec.2007)
No Joke Entertainment's presentation of Giddimani is a DVD presentation of the Chalice Palace stage showcase featuring some of Reggae music's biggest stars including Anthony B, Sizzla, Capelton, I-Wayne, Beenie Man, Gyptian & Perfect. Held annually in the garden parish of St. Ann, on the beautiful island of Jamaica located in the Caribbean, Giddimani celebrates the unity, peace, love and positive vibrations that exist within Reggae music. Hosted by one of Jamaica's top television personalities, Candice Buchanan, this DVD presentation of the event's fourth staging, brings you up close and personal to each artist with interviews preceding every electrifying performance.

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ONLY LOVE KNOWS(60mins)
(DVD release: 8th Feb.2008)
A Love story from Film Maker Paul O. Beale.
Some say love is blind. Is this true? Only love knows. Belinda Reid, Junior Williams, Camille Bartley, and Dennis Hall star.

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TWO BUN ONE TIME
A Jamaican play by Balfour Anderson, due for dvd release on 5th Feb. another dvd from Island Entertainment.
"Roger Williams turns in a marquis performance as “Georgie,” an out of work, sex-crazed man who is a prisoner of his own vices. He gets himself entangled in a web of sex, intrigue, and partner plan money with his three women. Roger Williams, Trudy Campbell, Olive Allen, and Sheryl McKoy star." - MVD

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UNDER MI NOSE 3
(Dvd Due 5th Feb.2008)
Another Jamaican Play, third in the series.
"Denise and Matthew leave their parents’ house in the country for a new life in Kingston. Neither of them were prepared for the surprises that await them in the city. Mass Joe’s determination to keep Matthew away from his daughter, has him going to Kingston to “sort out” a few things with Matthew and Denise. Dayne McDonald, Donald Thompson, Tanya Graham, Dennis Hall, and Donna Bucknall star." - MVD

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DON'T FORGET THE MOTOR CITY
(180mins) (3x dvds)
(Due out 18th March 2008)
I know alot of you reggae fans will like this soul treasure! this has an amazing tracklist, don't miss it........
"This incredible three-disc collection features 100 videos of the former classic artists of Motown! Its priceless footage captures the magic of a long gone era - music to make your feet tap, your hair tingle, and your fingers snap. Some artists include The Miracles, The Supremes, Mary Wells, Martha and the Vandellas, The Marvelettes, The Velvelettes, Billy Preston, Syreeta, Edwin Starr, The Contours, Marvellous Marv Johnson, Kim Weston, Chuck Jackson, The Elgins, Johnny Bristol, Brenda Holloway, and so so many more of these incredible hit makers. Sadly over half these artists are no longer with us, but priceless footage remains, much of it never seen before the release of this DVD, so, sit back, press play, and feel the spirit of the legendary Detroit sound!" - MVD

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REGGAE HERO'S Vol.2
(Released 30th Oct.2007)
Another reggae dvd from Keeling, onsale now.
Tracklist:
Sitting And Watching/Revolution, Love Has Found Its Way, Wolf And Leopards (Brown), Step Aside/One Dance/Groovy Little Thing (Hammond), Twice My Age/Can't Dun, Traila Load (Ranks), Big Ship/Push Come To Shove, Don't Hurt My Feelings, I'll Wait for You (McGregor), Stealing Love (Davis), Someone Loves You, Honey (Lodge) Wild World, House Call, Should I (Priest).
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GUINNESS REGGAE CARIFEST
(DVD Release Date: 23rd Oct.2007)
I'm not too sure which years Carifest this is as there is a dvd that was released back in 2005 with the same title, so not sure if this is a re-release or a new one. There's also been a Best Of Reggae Carifest dvd. Will post up more when i can confirm the info.

S.O.J.A. - Get Wiser Live
(Out now on dvd)
Soldier Of Jah Army (SOJA) is a Virginia-based roots reggae band, this is the dvd version of there latest album 'Get Wiser'.

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Richie Spice: Trinidad Ah Callin
(DVD Out Now)
A Roots Rhythm and Kulture production, featuring Richie Spice live in concert on the 29th June at Guayacara Park, Trinidad. This dvd only has a small distribution in the USA so buy it while you can.

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Richie Spice: Tobago Ah Run Red(2xDVDs)
(DVD Out Now)
Yet another dvd from Richie Spice again from Roots Rhythm and Kulture productions in Maryland USA.
This is a 2x dvd set of a concert filmed on 30th June 2007 at Dwight Yorke Stadium, Tobago.

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Website update................
This New Releases page is getting a bit crowded as you can see and i'm sure any of you with slow connections will have to wait a while for the pictures on this page to load so i'll be sorting out a new and better organized film releases section for 2008 with reviews and previous years archives aswell as some more features.
Also anyone who regularly checks this list and finds it useful, please post a comment up on our forum just to let us know, at present we have no idea how many regular users of this site we get, so some feedback would be nice and any suggestions of how we can make the site better will be looked at.

If anyone has any information on New Film Releases or Productions then please drop us an email at info@reggaefilms.co.uk

Lots more new films due soon..........

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