Pavilion+

Create Account Login

Reggae Month

Pimento and Hot Pepper: The Mento Story

Pimento and Hot Pepper: The Mento Story

In Jamaica, before ska, reggae and dancehall there was mento. This is a history of Jamaica’s first commercially popular music which emerged in the 19th century and peaked with the worldwide popularity of Trinidadian Calypso. Stylistically unique, mento is the original sound of Jamaica.

Duration : 59m
Maturity Level : all

Songs of Redemption

Songs of Redemption

Songs Of Redemption captures the moving story of redemption and rehabilitation of inmates of the General Penitentiary located in Kingston, Jamaica. The film features riveting interviews and powerful reggae music created, performed, and produced in a unique partnership by inmates and wardens.

Duration : 1h 16m
Maturity Level : all

Me And Mi Kru

Me And Mi Kru

Me and Mi Kru is a rags-to-riches tale of Beatrice, played by Dancehall Queen actress, Audrey Reid, and her son Junior, played by Benzly Hype! They live in an inner-city community. Junior, a wannabe Dancehall artist struggling in a tough world of the Jamaican music industry suddenly wins $250 million in the National Lottery. The family ditches the gritty inner-city streets for a mansion in Upper St Andrew community. It’s the Beverly Hillbillies in Jamaica. but in color. Lots of color!

Maturity Level : all