Reggae films

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Reggae is a cultural phenomenon that has a way of attracting people towards it and also pushes out its message like no other music. Along with the music comes a culture and lifestyle of its own which is rich with music, sound systems, its own religion (Rastafari) (although some may argue as to wether this is a religion or as some rasta's will tell you 'a way of life' or 'the truth'), and even its own language (Patois). There has always been great interest in reggae music and the people who make it, especially in its birthplace, Jamaica, which is why Reggae films are so important; films give the ability to glimpse into the rich culture of reggae+rastafari and show the viewers the power that this music has.

There are different types of reggae films, some which are specifically about the music genre, others which may just include reggae music or which are related to reggae/Jamaica in some way; below is a list of the most memorable and most important films.

[edit] Reggae-related films

Aquarius (documentary)

Babylon (Film)(Franco Rosso)

Caribbean Nights (Bob Marley documentary)

Countryman (Film)(Dickie Jobson)

Dancehall Queen (Film)(Rick Elgood/Don Letts)

Deep Roots (documentary)(Howard Johnson)

Land Of Look Behind (documentary)(Alan Greenberg)

Reggae inna Babylon (documentary)

Roots, Rock, Reggae - Inside The Jamaican Music Scene (documentary)

Rockers (Film)

Rebel Music (Bob Marley documentary)

Reggae (documentary)(Horace Ove)

Stir It Up (documentary)

The Story Of Jamaican Music (documentary)

The Harder They Come (Film)(Perry Henzell)

Time Will Tell (Bob Marley documentary)