The Upsetter (film)
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry is a documentary film about the Grammy Award-winning Jamaican music icon Lee "Scratch" Perry. The film is narrated by Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro[1] and directed by American Filmmakers Ethan Higbee and Adam Bhala Lough. The film premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March 2008 and had its theatrical release in March 2011, going on to screen at more than 80 theatres world wide.[2][3]
| The Upsetter | |
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| Directed by | Ethan Higbee Adam Bhala Lough |
| Produced by | Ethan Higbee Adam Bhala Lough |
| Starring | Lee Scratch Perry Bob Marley Paul McCartney Marcus Garvey The Clash Haile Selassie Beastie Boys Peter Tosh Carl Bradshaw |
| Narrated by | Benicio Del Toro |
| Distributed by | The Upsetter Films |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
References
- Halperin, Shirley (February 24, 2011). "Benicio Del Toro Narrates Doc on Reggae Legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
- Jackson, Nate (March 24, 2011). "'The Upsetter': The life and times of Lee 'Scratch' Perry -- VIDEO". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
- Kreps, Daniel (June 28, 2010). "Lee "Scratch" Perry's Wild World: Watch a Clip From 'The Upsetter'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
External links
- Official website(No longer available)
- The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry. on IMDb
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