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Network Releasing is delighted to announce the cinema and soundtrack releases of Made in Jamaica (15), compelling insights into Reggae and Dance Hall, widely acknowledged as Jamaica’s blues. The documentary will have special screenings at the Bristol Watershed on 22nd October and the Rio Dalston on 24th October to coincide with Black Film-makers Month, with the film officially opening at the Institute of Contemporary Arts on 23rd October. The soundtrack will be released in a 2-disc set on 19th October 2009.

Described by film director Wim Wenders as “ A true masterpiece...The ultimate reference about reggae. A pure gem”, Jérôme Laperrousaz’s documentary film MADE IN JAMAICA is the story of how a small island nation of only three million people took their pain and misery and turned those emotions into songs that resonate around the world. Artists young and old including Gregory Isaacs, Toots Frederick, Bunny Wailer, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Third World, Tanya Stephens and Capleton throw light upon the island’s unique culture with performances from participating artists.

Reggae music sprang into life in the 70’s, it was the first time that a third world country had made its voice heard on such a large scale. The Dance Hall, emerging from reggae, is drawing large crowds across the globe. At its origin, the Dance Hall concept is heavily influenced by religious overtones. Like rap music, Dance Hall’s message is powerful and straightforward, with lyrics about sex, violence, and social issues.

The film starts with the murder of one of the leading artists of the Dancehall Music movement Bogle, kicks off this raw, passionate and compelling documentary on the history and evolution of the Reggae and Dancehall music scene in Jamaica. This film is a must-see documentary for anyone interested in Jamaica's vibrant and rich music scene.

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NOTES TO EDITOR
Made in Jamaica distributed in the UK by Network Releasing Running Time: 120 minutes (documentary)
Soundtrack RRP £15.99. Catalogue Number: 7959010

Soundtrack Listing:
REGGAE:
400 Years – Bunny Wailer, Kingston 14 – Gregory Isaacs, 96° - Third World, That Day will Come – Capleton, Love is the Best – Toots and the Maytals, No Woman no Cry – Bunny Wailer, You Shattered my Life – Joseph Current, Temptation – Gregory Isaacs
54-56 – Toots and the Maytals, Old Man’s Soul – Shiah Coore and Cat Coore, Jah is my Everything – Capleton,
The  Border –Gregory Isaacs, I Shot the Sherriff – Bunny Wailer, Rat Race – Koolant, Mr Gunner Man – Joseph Currant
Can’t Breathe – Tanya Stephen, Celebrate Life – Beres Hammond, So Excited – Toots and the Maytals

DANCEHALL
France – Lady Saw, Redemption Song – Elephant Man, Bootie Bounce – Elephant Man, Bad Gal – Lady Saw
Red Light Zone – Bounty Killer, We a Kill We – Vibz Kartel, No More Suffering – Bounty Killer, Emergency – Vibz Kartel
Talk to Dem – Bounty Killer, Realest Thing – Vibz Kartel, Gangsta Girl – Blessed Stephens, Déjà vu – Doc Marshall
Out of my Mind – Brick and Lace, Girls – Doc Marshall & Koolant, We Can Go – Alaine Laughton
Jamaican National Anthem – Elephant Man