‘ROCKERS’ (1978) in celebration of 50 years of Jamaican Independence

‘ROCKERS’ (1978), in two different cities.Marking the Society’s first international venture outside of Germany, the Berlin FIlm Society isexcited to present this unique, digitally re-mastered film at

CAFE 1001 in London onJamaican Independence Day itself, Monday 6th August, followed by an after party featuring the front-runners of the British new-wave reggae revival, the 8-piece sensation: THE DROP. The Society will then be returning to Berlin and screening the film in the city’s best Reggae venue, YAAM, on Friday 10th August, followed by a Vintage Reggae after party, featuring renowned Berlin-based reggae DJs Barney Millah & Stefan (Such A Sound).

ABOUT THE FILM

 A cult classic, ‘Rockers’ is, for many, the bestJamaican film of all time, outdoing it’s well-knownpredecessor, the 1972 hit, ‘The Harder They Come’.Originally envisioned as a documentary of Rastafarian culture in Kingston, Jamaica, the filmevolved into a full-length feature telling the story of Leroy ‘Horsemouth’ Wallace as he tries to make itas a record distributor and musician. The film is avisually stunning slice of Jamaican culture boasts astellar cast of Reggae legends.

Dir: Ted Bafaloukos | Jamaica – 1978 | 100mins