This documentary ostensibly examines the history of reggae and dancehall music in Jamaica, but it’s more of a mood-piece than an informative watch. Performance footage is intercut with interviews with musicians including Toots, Bunny Wailer and Bounty Killer. But there’s no real sense of direction: talking heads ramble about politics, guns and music without forming a clear picture.
The few women involved liven things up a bit — Lady Saw explains frankly how she decided to rap about sex in order to get ahead. But this is badly in need of a narration and a sense of place. As it is, despite the Jamaican locations, we fail to get a sense of the culture.