What began as a documentary about the reggae scene in the 1970’s and turned into a feature length film, Rockers is a great lighting in a bottle film with a stellar cast of iconic Jamaican musicians.
Not only is it a fantastic film with an amazing soundtrack but it also encapsulates this era of music in an extraordinary way. To celebrate Jamaican Independence Day, BGW film club presents a screening of this film. They’re screening it on August 8th with a post-screening discussion. Come along, have some bun and cheese and share your thoughts!
Tickets start from £1 so grab yours now before it’s too late!!
6:30PM – DOORS OPEN
They’ll be serving refreshments
7.15PM – ROCKERS BEGINS
9PM – POST SCREENING DISCUSSION
THE FILM
Year: 1978
Runtime: 1h 40m
Certificate: 15
Director: Theodoros Bafaloukos
Writers: Theodoros Bafaloukos
Country: Jamaica
Languages: English, Jamaican Patois
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Musical
Cast: Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, Burning Spear, Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth, Dillinger, Robbie Shakespeare, and Jacob Miller
Synopsis: Legendary reggae artists play themselves in this exuberant tale of struggle and triumph. Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace and Richard “Dirty Harry” Hall recruit a “Robin-Hood” band of friends to get even with some oppressive mafia types.