THE EVENT
In this mix of crime, blaxploitation and western, Ivan (played by reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff) wants to make it big as an reggae artist. But after becoming victim to the deep rooted corruption that goes on from the police to the record producers, this country boy fights tooth and nail, with blood, sweat and more blood to get what he wants and prove to the city folk that he’s not to be messed with. As writer-director Perry Henzell comments on the complexities of 1970’s capitalism, the prison system, poverty and stardom, we’re left to ask the question, “what would you do to make it?”.
With an iconic soundtrack and cult status in Jamaican cinema, this independence day I want to celebrate with The Harder They Come, good music and good food! Come and grab your ticket today, what are you waiting for?
Tickets start from £1 so grab yours now by clicking the link on the right or on the door!
7:00PM - DOORS OPEN
We'll be serving refreshments
7:30PM - THE HARDER THEY COME BEGINS
9:00PM - POST SCREENING DISCUSSION
THE FILM
Year: 1972
Runtime: 1h 43m
Certificate: 15
Director: Perry Henzell
Writers: Perry Henzell, Trevor D. Rhone
Country: Jamaica
Languages: Jamaican Patois, English
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Western
Cast: Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw
Synopsis: Wishing to become a successful reggae singer, a young Jamaican man finds himself tied to corrupt record producers and drug pushers.
The Harder They Come trailerThis screening is in collaberation with Liverpool African Diaspora Film Network
Presented by Black Girl Watching Film Club