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Reel Harlem 11: The Harder They Come
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"The Harder They Come," by Perry Henzell / Jamaica / 1972 / 90mins / Crime, Drama / English and Jamaican Patois
Details
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
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