RiseUp
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.
- Documentary
Overview
Rise Up is a journey into the heart of Jamaica - the island that gave birth to the worldwide cultural phenomenon of Reggae. In a society where talent abounds and opportunity is scarce, three distinct and courageous artists fight to rise up from obscurity and write themselves into the pages of history. With music and appearances by legends Lee "Scratch" Perry, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, and a slew of soon-to-be superstars, Rise Up follows artists in the dangerous streets, back alleys and crowded dance halls of Kingston and the countryside. These artists demonstrate the raw power of hope and courage in a land which is largely unseen, but certainly not unsung.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- February 13, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Film
- Cast
- Brushy One String,Baby G.,Robbie Shakespeare,John Gourzong,Kemoy Reid,Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar,Ice Anastasia,Turbulence,Bunny Goodison,Lee Perry
- Director
- Luciano Blotta
- Producer
- Darrin Holender,Luciano Blotta
- Cinematography
- Luciano Blotta
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
- tt1311053