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JAMAICAN FILM-MAKER ROY ANDERSON, LOOKING AT A DOCU-FLICK ON MARCUS GARVEY!

BY RICHARD JOHNSON—  Anderson (second left), shares a moment with the Tate brothers, from left Lahmard, Larenz, and Larron. The brothers were part of a panel discussion at the Festival that looked at diversity in Hollywood at the just-concluded Newark International Film Festival.— A docu-film on the life of Jamaica first National Hero Marcus Garvey is currently in development, spearheaded by Jamaican-born film-maker Roy Anderson and Garvey’s younger son, Dr Julius Garvey. Anderson, who has produced and directed two films — Akwantu and Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess, says he was drawn to do a film on Garvey simply because he was a Maroon, as well as he fits into a recurring theme in his productions, resistance. “Telling stories with themes of resistance is my passion and Marcus Garvey represents that quintessentially. I am … Read entire article »

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FILMMAKERS JEREMY WHITTAKER AND ROY ANDERSON BRING JAMAICAN CULTURE AND HISTORY TO A NEW GENERATION!

FILMMAKERS JEREMY WHITTAKER AND ROY ANDERSON BRING JAMAICAN CULTURE AND HISTORY TO A NEW GENERATION!

By Anne Thornley-Brown—  As more and more Black young people of Jamaican heritage are raised in the USA, Canada, and the UK, it is important for them to have an understanding of their history and culture in order to develop a strong sense of identity. Without a solid grounding, there is a risk that youth will be influenced by the negative stereotypes that are prevalent in mainstream media. Feature films and documentaries are 2 of the most powerful … Read entire article »

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