A Jamaican comedy, the story of a village madman, Aloysious, who has the amazing ability to talk to anything, including trees, cows and cricket balls.
He was and is, without doubt, Jamaica's finest export and in this programme we can reveal for the first time the behind the scenes Bob Marley that only his closest confidantes could know. To understand more about this iconic Jamaican his long time girlfriend and Oscar nominated actress Esther Anderson describes in some detail along with exclusive unpublished home video footage, their life together at home in Jamaica and of their time spent in Hope Road, London. Of all the people who considered themselves closest to him, Esther was probably the person who knew more about the man's innermost thoughts and fears than any; so much was she in tune with him she even helped to write some of his hit records. Also featured is the last interview he would ever give in the UK when journalist Kris Needs questions him about his foot injury (the injury that would eventually kill him) plus many other topics about which Marley held strong views.
Plagued with poverty and violence, Jamaica tries to inspire its populace by qualifying their national team, the 'Reggae Boyz', for the World Cup. When their efforts start to fall short, Winnie Schäfer, a colorful German coach, teams up with reggae musicians to unite Jamaica beyond the soccer pitch.
It is very rare for a British comedian to be given a concert film all to themself but in 1989 Lenny Henry was given that honour. We start off with him been driven to the concert by Robbie Coltrane as the sort of taxi driver you don't want to get a lift from. Once inside he meets three of his comic heroes - Steve Martin, Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy (all played by Lenny) and then it's on with the stage show. He mixes stand up with appearances from some of his best known characters and there are a few amusing songs along the way.
Caraibi, 1700. La figlia del governatore viene rapita dal malvagio pirata Barbossa. Will Turner amico d'infanzia della ragazza e segretamente innamorato di lei, si unisce a Jack Sparrow, un pirata vagabondo e per cui la parola strano suona eufemistica, per portare in salvo la fanciulla. Ma per riuscirci, dovranno affrontare misteriose e sinistre forze del male che risalgono addirittura a una maledizione azteca...
Parallel stories: 18th century Harrison builds the marine chronometer for safe navigation at sea; 20th century Gould is obsessed with restoring it.
Condannato all'esilio per aver curato alcuni ribelli, il medico inglese Peter Blood viene venduto come schiavo. Ma la cattività dura poco. Divenuto capitano di una nave di pirati, semina il terrore sui mari. Quindi salva dall'assedio dei nemici l'isola di Port Royal e ne diventa governatore.
Horsemouth, a drummer living in a ghetto of Kingston, plans to make money selling records. After his prized motorcycle is stolen, his plans fall through and he's forced to adapt.
James Bond giunge in Giamaica per indagare su due assassini. L'indagine lo porta a Crab Key, il rifugio misterioso di due scienziati, il prof. Dent e il dott. No. Bond è catturato insieme ad una ragazza indigena, Honey, sua occasionale guida. Apprende che il dott. No ha allestito un laboratorio per modificare la rotta dei missili Usa. La situazione è disperata, ma alla fine Bond e Honey riescono a fuggire, lasciandosi alle spalle i laboratori distrutti con un abile colpo di mano.
NYC based photographer, Khalik Allah, travels to Jamaica to connect with family and document the streets. This is his synopsis.
A powerful portrait of the leaders of the reggae music Movement, and how Reggae has become a worldwide phenomenon. The film showcases performances by the best Reggae and Dance Hall artists ever assembled. From their native ghetto to international fame, "Made in Jamaica" is the story of the artists who represent the Jamaican Dream.
Quattro atleti giamaicani sfidano la sorte gareggiando in occasione delle Olimpiadi di Calgary (Canada) in qualità di corridori di bob. Con risorse esigue e con nessuna esperienza, compiere l'impresa per questo gruppo di "ragazzi dei tropici" si prospetta faticoso. Nonostante tutto, Derice Bannock, Sanka Coffie, Yul Brenner e Junior Bevil si recano nella fredda Calgary per competere sul ghiaccio. I quattro giamaicani si assicurano la cooperazione di un ex campione americano di nome Irv che cede alla tentazione di allenare un team "di semi-disperati'.
La vita e la musica di un'icona che ancora oggi ispira intere generazioni attraverso il suo messaggio di amore e unità. Per la prima volta sul grande schermo, scoprirete la straordinaria e potente storia di Bob Marley, un artista che ha superato avversità incredibili per creare una musica rivoluzionaria. Prodotto in collaborazione con la famiglia Marley e interpretato da Kingsley Ben-Adir nel ruolo del leggendario musicista e da Lashana Lynch nel ruolo della moglie Rita.
Loose cannon cop Capone returns to his home town of Kingston to join a group of officers fighting organised crime in the area. On his first day he uncovers gun smuggling operation that may be connected with lead criminal Oney. However his old crew, led by Ratty, also are involved leading Capone to a choice between his job and his old crew.
Part film, part baptism, in BLACK MOTHER director Khalik Allah brings us on a spiritual journey through Jamaica. Soaking up its bustling metropolises and tranquil countryside, Allah introduces us to a succession of vividly rendered souls who call this island home. Their candid testimonies create a polyphonic symphony, set against a visual prayer of indelible portraiture. Thoroughly immersed between the sacred and profane, BLACK MOTHER channels rebellion and reverence into a deeply personal ode informed by Jamaica’s turbulent history but existing in the urgent present.
Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.
L'agente segreto James Bond lascia l'Inghilterra per il nuovo continente, con il compito di indagare sulla morte di tre suoi colleghi assassinati nello stesso giorno. Da New Orleans le tracce lo conducono a Sainte-Monique, un'isola dei Caraibi sulla quale il dottor Kananga - un uomo di colore che si fa chiamare anche Mister Big - ha installato la centrale operativa di un colossale traffico di droga. Con questa intende invadere gli Stati Uniti per annichilirne i bianchi e ridurre il Paese in suo potere...
Nominato governatore della Giamaica, il famigerato pirata Henry Morgan affida al giovane Jamie Waring il compito di debellare una fronda di ex colleghi ribelli nelle cui mani è caduta lady Margaret, la figlia del suo predecessore...
Reggae music is featured in this romantic thriller set in Jamaica. Stoney (Giancarlo Esposito), a photojournalist, is assigned by a U.S. music magazine to cover a battle of the bands in Jamaica. There he becomes involved with the seductive Blossom (Jasmine Guy) who works for Mr. Lee (Lucien Chen), a crime boss. Lee is planning to rob the concert box office. Blossom tries to convince Stoney to help her steal the money from Lee and escape to another island paradise. Interspersed amongst the action are many clips of the reggae bands as they musically battle it out.