Nexo Cinema Prepare a special function for next Friday 4 April in the framework of “Film and reggae sessions”, day on which the classic tape will exhibit Rockers, An iconic film about the island and its music.
This tape of 1978, directed by Ted bafaloukos, It is a true Jamaica portrait of the years 70, of the importance and influence of reggae with the presence of the main musicians of the time as Winston Rodney (Burning Spear), Jacob Miller, Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth, Kiddus I, Sly & Robbie, among many others.
The film focuses on Hoursemouth -Leroy Wallace, who interprets himself- A Rastafari drummer who decides to become a record distributor to avoid being exploited by the music industry. The theft of your motorcycle, your work environment, It brings together his musicians urging a plan to recover it with cunning and brotherhood.
Although he was born to be a documentary about reggae, Rockers It became a fiction film and that although at the time it did not have a very broad impact on public, Over time It has become a cult tape for reggae lovers.
In addition to the movie, A vinyl fair will also be held next to Back To Jamaica Records; Wah Gwaan Records; Dealer vinyl; Vivy de la Motta and Keen Rootz, while there will be a musical selection before and after the function by Bad Chicken y Chelektah Tfly.
So the appointment is for the Friday 4 of April, from 21:15 Hours at Cine Plaza, located in Company 1068, half a block from the Plaza de Armas, with an adhesion of $5.000 in presale; $7.000 as a general price Y $4.000 for students and seniors.
