

Music · Documentary
Overview
Capturing the ongoing relevance of reggae and its social values, and the music's passion to revitalize an older generation while passing it on to younger listeners.
Top Cast
Ken Boothe
Ken Boothe
Himself
Ken Boothe
Himself
Winston McAnuff
Winston McAnuff
Himself
Winston McAnuff
Himself
Cedric Myton
Cedric Myton
Himself
Cedric Myton
Himself
Judy Mowatt
Judy Mowatt
Herself
Judy Mowatt
Herself
Derajah
Derajah
Self
Derajah
Self
Kiddus I
Kiddus I
Self
Kiddus I
Self
Kush McAnuff
Kush McAnuff
Self
Kush McAnuff
Self
Lloyd Parks
Lloyd Parks
Self
Lloyd Parks
Self
Bo Pee
Bo Pee
Self
Bo Pee
Self
Jah9
Jah9
Self
Jah9
Self
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