Picturehouse
1Picturehouse has delivered the new trailer for new documentary Inna De Yard which has been directed by BAFTA nominated Peter Webber (Girl With A Pearl Earring) and follows the super group of reggae legends Inna De Yard as they come together to record new music.
The film is described as an uplifting and fascinating documentary that delves into the personal stories of the band members and looks at the impact they’ve had to Jamaica’s culture and to reggae music around the world.
Here’s the official synopsis: Inna De Yard is a joyous, vibrant film set against the backdrop of the lush green mountains of Jamaica in which a superstar group of reggae legends gather to record a new album of infectious hits in an unplugged style that harks back to their roots. The musicians include Ken Boothe, Winston McAnuff, Kiddus I, Cedric Myton and Judy Mowatt whose iconic songs capture the poetry and passion of their homeland.
Directed by Peter Webber (Girl With A Pearl Earring), the film is studded with intimate acoustic versions of classic tracks (such as Ken Boothe’s Everything I Own) and dazzling live performances from their unforgettable all-star concert in Paris.
With the soul of Amazing Grace and the narrative intrigue of Searching For Sugarman, Inna De Yard is the Buena Vista Social Club for reggae. This landmark film recounts the history and continuing cultural importance of reggae music and paints an unforgettable portrait of these pioneering artists and their success, happiness and heartache during a lifetime immersed in this colossally influential music scene.
The release of the film has been set for the 30th August, a busy summer weekend for movies, but this looks really intriguing.
Check out the debut trailer below.
