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Dreadlocks Story

Check out the trailer for this movie and I see it will be screened at ROTOTOM in Spain. I will be attending the festival as a media representative for the first time this year. ROTOTOM is an eight day reggae festival on the coast of Spain and includes a "Reggae University" and ROTOTOM RADIO, which I will also be a participate by conducting a radio show from the venue. (Wed Aug 19 from 2-3 p.m. European time)

I really look forward to seeing more of this film-

The new documentary by independent filmmaker Linda Aïnouche titled Dreadlocks Story is the first and only documentary to explore the spiritual links between Jamaican Rastas and Indian Sadhus. A form of self-expression born from colonialist oppression, dreadlocks are a symbol of perseverance from an often misunderstood cultural movement. Dreadlocks Story not only reminds audiences of the rich cultural and ethnic heritage of Jamaica’s people, but also speaks to the similarities between the experiences of Africans in the transatlantic slave trade and Indian labourers forced into servitude. A diverse mix of world music and affecting interviews, Dreadlocks Story honours Rasta culture and its global influences.

The film tackles a social justice issue (misrepresentation of the Rasta community) that is highly controversial in Jamaica, and around the world. It also uses a vibrant world music soundtrack, and includes interviews from Reggae legend David Hinds of Steel Pulse.

http://arcthemagazine.com/arc/2015/07/new-documentary-film-dreadlocks-story/#sthash.ohpZDBmh.dpuf