Rise Up Reggae Star
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Arts, Culture Documentary published by BBC broadcasted as part of BBC Storyville series in 2010 - English narration
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On an island where reggae is considered the voice of the people and an outlet for survival, Rise Up Reggae Star follows three aspiring artists who seek to 'rise up' from obscurity for their chance at success. This documentary takes the viewer off the beaten path far from any tourist attractions and sandy beaches, yet it is still able to capture the beauty and magic that the Island has to offer. From the deep countryside to the whirlwind ghettos of Kingston, no matter where you are, the film makes it evident that music is the heartbeat of the culture.
In a society where talent abounds and opportunity is scarce, Rise Up follows the very different lives of three artists struggling in their own unique way for their big break at stardom. Turbulence, the conscious ghetto youth with enough determination to move mountains; Ice, the young faux-gangster dancehall artist from the upper class; and Kemoy, the beautifully innocent country girl who barely realizes her amazing vocal gifts - their stories unfold as the film seamlessly interweaves their lives behind the backdrop of the bustling underground reggae scene of Jamaica. Five years in the making, Rise Up is able to capture the pure artistry and creativity of these three musicians in raw form while at the same time, able to bring the viewer into their personal lives, inside their most private moments, as they struggle to find their voice and discover their ability to overcome life's obstacles.
Storyville 59min Edit of RiseUp, an 88min award winning documentary touring the documentary festival circuit.
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GSpot 2.70a avi file details:
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- Language.....: English
- Subtitles....: Yes - English .srt
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BBC.Storyville.2010.Rise.Up.Reggae.Star.WS.PDTV.XviD.MVGroup.org.avi (747.04 Mb) Subtitles: [eng]
BBC.Storyville.2010.Rise.Up.Reggae.Star.WS.PDTV.XviD.MVGroup.org.en.srt (19.78 Kb)