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Reggae in a Babylon

"The acclaimed documentary by Wolfgang Büld that captured the birth of British Reggae"

The young, gifted and black generation of the '70s who started the British Reggae movement is captured in this unique documentary. Groove to the smooth sounds and see rare footage.

Top Cast

  • Alton Ellis

    Alton Ellis

    Self

  • Jimmy Lindsay

    Jimmy Lindsay

    Self

  • Christine McNabb

    Christine McNabb

    Self (15 16 17)

  • Wraydene McNabb

    Wraydene McNabb

    Self (15 16 17)

  • Ronnie 'Stepper' McQueen

    Ronnie 'Stepper' McQueen

    Self (as Steel Pulse)

  • Aswad

    Aswad

    Themselves

Overview

The young, gifted and black generation of the '70s who started the British Reggae movement is captured in this unique documentary. Groove to the smooth sounds and see rare footage.

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