Country: Jamaica

Direction Ted Bafaloukos

Cast Leroy Wallace · Richard Hall · Monica Craig · Marjorie Norman

Synopsis Rockers (1978) follows the journey of a young drummer navigating the vibrant music scene of Kingston. He earns his keep by peddling records to local shops, using his recently acquired motorcycle as his primary mode of transport. However, his livelihood...

Direction Miquel Galofré · Amanda Sans

Synopsis Songs of Redemption (2013) delves into the transformative power of music within the walls of the General Penitentiary in Kingston, Jamaica. The documentary follows a unique rehabilitation initiative where inmates engage in a music-based program, showcasing their journey towards personal...

Direction Silvestre Jacobi

Cast Woolton Harrison · Llewelyn Samuda · Luis Christie · Brenda Finlayson

Direction Perry Henzell

Cast Jimmy Cliff · Janet Bartley · Carl Bradshaw · Ras Daniel Hartman

Synopsis The Harder They Come (1972) follows the journey of Ivanhoe Martin, a young man who ventures into the bustling city with dreams of achieving fame and fortune through his reggae music. However, he quickly discovers that the urban landscape presents...

Direction Rick Elgood · Don Letts

Cast Ky-Mani Marley · Cherine Anderson · Winston Stona · Idris Elba

Synopsis One Love (2003) follows the story of Kassa, a carefree Rastafarian musician, who becomes smitten with Serena, a devout gospel singer, as they both participate in a music competition. Serena's father, a stern pastor, disapproves of their relationship and insists...

Direction Dickie Jobson

Cast Countryman · Hiram Keller · Carl Bradshaw · Basil Keane

Synopsis Countryman (1982) follows the thrilling journey of a young woman whose plane suffers a catastrophic crash in the lush landscapes of Jamaica. A local resident, known as Countryman, comes to her aid and guides her away from the clutches of...

Direction Cess Silvera

Cast Ky-Mani Marley · Spragga Benz · Paul Campbell · Wyclef Jean

Synopsis Shottas (2002) follows the journey of two impoverished young men from Jamaica, Biggs and Wayne, who are drawn to the allure of the "shotta" lifestyle, a term used in Jamaican culture to describe a gangster or criminal. The film delves...

Direction Rick Elgood · Don Letts

Cast Audrey Reid · Paul Campbell · Carl Davis · Pauline Stone Myrie

Synopsis Dancehall Queen (1997) follows the journey of Marcia, a dedicated street vendor in Kingston who is raising her family alone. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she enters the vibrant dancehall scene. Beyond the captivating music and exciting relationships,...

Direction Ephraim Asili

Synopsis Kindah (S) (2016) is a documentary that takes viewers on a journey through two distinct locations: Hudson, NY, and Accompong, Jamaica. The latter is a historic town established in 1739 following a prolonged conflict between rebel slaves and the British....

Direction Paul Bucknor

Synopsis Romeo and Juliet 4EVA (2024) follows the journey of Dean, a 16-year-old navigating the challenges of adolescence while managing a backyard cook shop to support his ailing mother. Set against the backdrop of Haile Selassie High School in Kingston's tough...

Direction Chris Browne

Cast Paul Campbell · Mark Danvers · Carl Bradshaw · Audrey Reid

Synopsis Third World Cop (1999) follows the story of a reckless and impulsive police officer, Capone, who finds himself back in his hometown of Kingston. He joins a team of law enforcement officers dedicated to combating the organized crime that plagues...

Direction Nadean Rawlins

Cast Donique Givans

Synopsis Boy, Girl and All the Rest (S) (2021) delves into the life of a delicate non-binary youth who has already endured significant trauma due to the contrasting beliefs of a Christian mother and Rastafarian father. The documentary chronicles the harrowing...

Direction Gibrey Allen

Cast Granville Allen · Carem Baker · Andrew Allen · Sonia Mitchel

Synopsis Right Near the Beach (2020) follows the aftermath of the shocking murder of renowned Jamaican sprinter Jeffery Jacobs. As whispers about his hidden life surface, public outrage ensues, complicating the murder inquiry and the quest for justice by Jeffery’s grieving...

Direction Chris Browne

Cast Kevoy Burton · Karen Robinson · Carl Davis · Lenford Salmon

Synopsis Ghett'a Life (2011) follows the journey of an ambitious lightweight boxer, Derrick, portrayed by Kevoy Burton. Derrick's aspirations are hindered by his father, a prominent Jamaican politician who is reluctant to let his son train in a gym managed by...

Direction Stevie Johnson

Cast Paul Campbell · Oliver Samuels · Shelli Boone · Everton Dennis

Synopsis Out the Gate (2011) follows the journey of Everton, a talented individual who, after facing a series of misfortunes in Jamaica, embarks on a quest to conquer the music industry in America. His path to stardom in Hollywood is fraught...

Direction Storm Saulter

Cast Sheldon Shepherd · Sky Nicole Grey · Dwayne Pusey · Everaldo Cleary

Synopsis Better Mus' Come (2010) is set in Jamaica during the tumultuous year of 1978, as the country braces for impending national elections. The narrative unfolds amidst a brutal turf war between rival political factions, each backed by their own formidable...

Direction Gabrielle Blackwood

Synopsis Denis (2015) chronicles the life of a Civil Technician who, at 43, receives a devastating diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). As the disease progresses, he becomes paralyzed and loses his ability to speak, leaving him dependent on his wife...

Direction Jeremy Whittaker

Cast Karian Sang · Sabrina Diana Colie · Kerstin Whittaker · Christopher Martin