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I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae (2013)

"A larger than life close up look at the incredible career of the legendary Jamaican record producer, and the real roots of reggae music by the people who made it happen."

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DocumentaryMusic

Directed by Diggory Kenrick

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

1h 25m

Language

EN

Release

November 10, 2013

Director

Diggory Kenrick

Official Trailer

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Overview

This feature length documentary charts the story of the great Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee. A legend himself, there’s not a lot of pioneers of roots and reggae that he didn’t work with, becoming the go-to producer for that dub sound coming out of Jamaica in the sixties and seventies, further cementing his le...

Cast

Bunny 'Striker' Lee

Bunny 'Striker' Lee

Self

Lee Perry

Lee Perry

Self

Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar

Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar

Self

Dennis Alcapone

Dennis Alcapone

Self

U-Roy

U-Roy

Self

Robbie Shakespeare

Robbie Shakespeare

Self

Johnny Clarke

Johnny Clarke

Self

John Holt

John Holt

Self

Derrick Morgan

Derrick Morgan

Self

Max Romeo

Max Romeo

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae (2013), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

This feature length documentary charts the story of the great Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee. A legend himself, there’s not a lot of pioneers of roots and reggae that he didn’t work with, becoming the go-to producer for that dub sound coming out of Jamaica in the sixties and seventies, further cementing his legacy when he started licensing his productions straight to London labels. Diggory Kenrick’s doco calls on not only Lee himself to tell the story, but features the likes of U Roy, Dennis Alcapone, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Sly and Robbie, Johnny Clarke and Johnny Holt among others.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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