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RiseUp 2011
"On an island where reggae is considered the voice of the people and an outlet for survival, Rise Up Reggae Star follows three aspiring artists who seek to 'rise up' from obscurity for their chance at success."
Overview
Rise Up is a journey into the heart of Jamaica - the island that gave birth to the worldwide cultural phenomenon of Reggae. In a society where talent abounds and opportunity is scarce, three distinct and courageous artists fight to rise up from obscurity and write themselves into the pages of history. With music and appearances by legends Lee "Scratch" Perry, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, and a slew of soon-to-be superstars, Rise Up follows artists in the dangerous streets, back alleys and
Director: Luciano Blotta
Cast
Ice Anastasia
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Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar
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Brushy One String
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Kemoy Reid
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Robbie Shakespeare
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Turbulence
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John Gourzong
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Bunny Goodison
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Baby G.
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Lee Perry
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