'Roots Rock Reggae' depicts an unforgettable moment in Jamaica's history when music defined the island's struggles and immortalized its heroes. Director Jeremy Marre films Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry record in his legendary Black Ark studio with The Upsetters. Jimmy Cliff...
Reggae documentary of the One Love Peace Concert held in Kingston, Jamaica in 1978. In addition to the music, this film features the return to Jamaica of Bob Marley after a 16-month hiatus following an attempt on his life.
Influential Jamaican reggae artist Dennis Brown takes the stage at Switzerland's Montreux Jazz Festival in 1979 to perform some grooving tracks, including "So Jah Say," "Words of Wisdom" and "Money in My Pocket." Backed by Lloyd Parks and the We the People Band, the Crown Prince of Reggae also...