Co-presented by Historic Harlem Parks Coalition
RAIN VENUE: Harlem School of the Arts

Special programming

Performance by DJ Ron Jean-Gilles w/ live drummer

About the Film

Ivan (played by Jimmy Cliff), an aspiring young singer, leaves his rural village for the capital city of Kingston hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions his first day in town, Ivan records a song for an unscrupulous music mogul, Mr. Hilton, who exploits naïve young artists because he controls the business. When Ivan’s song becomes a hit but he sees none of the money, the simple country boy turns outlaw. At war with both the police and rivals in the ganja trade, Ivan rises quickly to the top of the pop charts…and the most-wanted lists.
About Perry Henzell

About our Summer Series

During this annual series, AFF presents free programs throughout NYC, in public venues and city parks, including screenings of African cinema and family-friendly events such as the annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island. Learn More