Released:
2011-02-13

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 crowded dance halls of Kingston and the countryside. These artists demonstrate the raw power of hope and courage in a land which is largely unseen, but certainly not unsung.

Director:
Luciano Blotta

Runtime:
1h 28min

Genre:
Documentary

• Cast:
• 
  Ice Anastasia
  as
  Self
• 
  Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar
  as
  Self
• 
  Brushy One String
  as
  Self
• 
  Kemoy Reid
  as
  Self
• 
  Robbie Shakespeare
  as
  Self