About this Event
National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall is thrilled to be taking part in Reel Roots: Windrush, a touring programme of British Caribbean Cinema, curated by The New Black Film Collective with support from Film Hub Scotland.
Reel Roots: Windrush is a spotlight on Black people of Caribbean heritage who have resided in the UK since Windrush, and on the fruits of their culture in cinema. This touring programme welcomes these communities to see themselves on screen, and others to hear their many stories.
Inna de Yard (12) is a joyous, vibrant film set against a backdrop of the lush green mountains of Jamaica, that sees a superstar group of reggae legends gather to record a new album of infectious hits in an unplugged style that harks back to their roots. Recounting the history and cultural importance of reggae music, this landmark film paints an unforgettable portrait of these pioneering artists. The musicians include Ken Boothe, Kiddus I, Jah9, Winston McAnuff, Judy Mowatt, Cedric Myton, and Lloyd Parks whose iconic songs capture the poetry and passion of their homeland.
Directed by Peter Webber (Girl With A Pearl Earring), the film is studded with intimate acoustic versions of classic tracks (such as Ken Boothe's Everything I Own), and dazzling live performances from their unforgettable all-star concert in Paris. Recounting the history and continuing cultural importance of reggae music, this landmark film paints an unforgettable portrait of these pioneering artists; their successes and failures, happiness and heartache, during a lifetime immersed in this colossally influential music scene.
This screening is free, but ticketed. All are welcome.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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