IWT FILM Festival 'KINGSTON ROAD'

'KINGSTON ROAD' Screening and Q&A

If you love roots reggae you will love this. A glimpse into the real lives of down-to-earth Jamaicans and musicians in their own voice, with fascinating insights into the rastafari tradition. An Irie film this one and the Director joins us for a Q&A afterwards too.

KINGSTON CROSSROADS is a captivating and personal ramble through Kingston's contemporary roots reggae scene, featuring Kabaka Pyramid, Micah Shemaiah, Leroy Jah B' Smith, Earl ˜Chinna' Smith, Luciano, Gabre Selassie, Matthias Roulecko, Exile Di Brave, Mau Mau and I Nation. It brilliantly tells the intimate stories of several fascinating characters whose lives intersect in the city. An exciting and intimate journey through one of the world's most diverse and controversial cities, with moving, intimate, personal life stories driven by various challenges. Different generations, roots music, repatriation to Africa, globalization, poverty and a positive sight. A snapshot of Jamaicans current situation and society in a globalized world, told by Jamaicans.