About this movie
The acclaimed BBC4 Britannia series moves into the world of British reggae. Showing how it came from Jamaica in the 1960s to influence, over the next 20 years, both British music and society, the programme includes major artists and performances from that era, including Big Youth, Max Romeo, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Jerry Dammers and the Specials, the Police, UB40, Dennis Bovell, lovers rock performers Carroll Thompson and Janet Kay, bands like Aswad and Steel Pulse and reggae admirers such as Boy George and Paul Weller. The programme celebrates the impact of reggae, the changes it brought about and its lasting musical legacy.
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Year
2011
Runtime
1h 29m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
1
Genre
Documentary, Music
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Language
EN
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Questions about Reggae Britannia
How long is Reggae Britannia?
Reggae Britannia has a runtime of 1h 29m (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed Reggae Britannia?
Reggae Britannia was directed by Jeremy Marre and released in 2011.
What genre is Reggae Britannia?
Reggae Britannia is a Documentary, Music film (2011).
Who stars in Reggae Britannia?
The cast of Reggae Britannia includes Ruby Turner.
What is the TMDB rating for Reggae Britannia?
Reggae Britannia has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 1 votes.
