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Released
1980 · FILM

Jam down

Directed by
Written by
Runtime
69 min
DocumentaryMusical

Synopsis

1980, the heart of the Jamaican reggae scene, following legendary reggae artists Toots Hibbert and The Congos. The film contains some of the only known early footage of The Congos, performing tracks from their legendary "Heart Of The Congos" LP, which was produced by Lee Perry at the Black Ark studios at the height of their career.

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Principal cast & crew: 5

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Antonine CatzeflisShot by Jean Pierre Plichon

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