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Rockers - 25th Anniversary Edition
Rockers - 25th Anniversary Edition

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Actor: Various Artists
Studio: Mvd Visual
Category: DVD

List Price: $19.95
Buy New: $10.94
You Save: $9.01 (45%)



Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 20 reviews
Sales Rank: 14071

Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Compilation, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: DRG224D
UPC: 022891022497
EAN: 0022891022497

Theatrical Release Date: June 21, 2005
Release Date: June 21, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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5 out of 5 stars Loved It!   February 4, 2007
 4 out of 6 found this review helpful

This is my first time seeing the movie. I was introduced to the movie by a friend. I had recently seen "The Harder They Come" and liked it. This movie which was supposed to be a documentary was loosely based on "The Bicycle Thief" a movie done by the late Vittoria DiSica. The reggae artist played themselves not only as musicians but as Rastafarians.
This DVD explains the Rastafarian culture in Jamaica and how it relates to the movie. The Rastas do not embrace the establishment--capitalism, consumerism, and the police. Speaking of police, the police are an instrument enforced by the government to suppress the people and it did show when they were trying to prevent Horseman and his friend from playing dub at a club that was playing American funk music. The club owner didn't find it necessary to have them tear down the door to let him in. The clubgoers warmed up to the music.
This movie shows how expressive and powerful music is and government feels threatened by the words because they speak the truth. If anyone wants to know about the Rastafarian culture this is a good movie to start with. But it is also an entertaining movie because they are robbing from the rich to give to the poor.


5 out of 5 stars African Movie Cult Fav   March 20, 2006
 2 out of 5 found this review helpful

I thought the old school rasta independant movie was sooo cool. Livin in the states we have no idea how real people live in Jamrock. The soundtrack is bangin as well.

Peace
Lola


5 out of 5 stars Loved it!   September 11, 2005
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I loved Rockers. Authentically captures the magic of Rasta and the Reggae scene at its heyday. Great acting, delighful and chaotic Jamaican dialogue, and well filmed. The musical performances are just awesome, especially the hauntingly beautiful acapella version of Jah No Dead by a young Burning Spear.
The patois glossary in the extras is fun if a bit cheesy, and although the interview with the director is a bit slow it is still interesting for its insight into the Jamaican music scene at the time.
This film is a one of a kind and very satisfying for lovers of Reggae, Rasta and Jamaica.


5 out of 5 stars Lots of Fun, Mon!   September 9, 2005
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I'll just add that Burning Spear's acapella solo, "Jah, No Dead"
is worth the price.


5 out of 5 stars Reggae lovers MUST own DVD   August 15, 2005
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This DVD has all the best in reggae STARS and it is also a funny movie as well! Over 2 hours of music and scenes directly in Jamaica. Burning Spear and Gregory Isaacs plus many more legends will keep you smiling through the whole "flick".


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