Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall
World Premiere

Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall

Spotlight+
Feature | Jamaica | 93 MINUTES | English | English subtitles
New York, Dance, Documentary, Expressions of Black Freedom

Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall explores the ‘80s and ‘90s emergence of dancehall as Jamaican immigrants brought the music, dancing, and vibes of their home to New York City. Nicknamed the 15th Parish of Jamaica, New York City became home to an influential movement that saw dancehall rise alongside hip-hop and eventually spread across the country.

Executive produced by Shaggy, this documentary brings in heavy hitters like Sean Paul, Ding Dong, and many more, including Shaggy himself, to tell the story. With never-before-seen archival footage that bridges the journey from Kingston to Brooklyn, this film will delight not just dancehall fans but believers of the power of music to bring people together. The film is an experience that will have you on your feet dancing. ––Faridah Gbadamosi

After the Premiere: Performance by Dancehall legends.


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Ben DiGiacomo and Dutty Vannier
Director
Ben DiGiacomo, Dutty Vannier
Producer
Amy DiGiacomo, Jay Will, Ben DiGiacomo, Ramfis Myrthil, AJ Leon
Screenwriter
Amy DiGiacomo
Cinematographer
Ben DiGiacomo
Editor
Ben DiGiacomo
Executive Producer
Shaggy, James Cole Jr., Leo Matchett, Mike Musante
Cast
Shaggy, Sean Paul, Kool Herc, Bobby Konders, Patricia Chin

Contacts
Publicist
Stephanie Davidson
Frank PR
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 646 861 0843
stephanie@frankpublicity.com
Publicist
JC Diaz
Frank PR
New York, 10038 NY
Phone: (773) 879-1055
jc@frankpublicity.com
Publicist
Molly Kucharski
Frank PR
New York, 10038 NY
Phone: (716) 489-1214
molly@frankpublicity.com
US Sales Contact
Andrew Herwitz
The Film Sales Company
New York, NY 10028
Phone: 212 481 5020
andrew.herwitz@filmsalescorp.com
International Sales Contact
Andrew Herwitz
The Film Sales Company
New York, NY 10028
Phone: 212 481 5020
andrew.herwitz@filmsalescorp.com
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
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