Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry
Originally released in 2013. Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry is a music film. directed by Simone Trabucchi. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lee Perry
Synopsis
The legendary Jamaican-born dub and regga master Rasta Lee "Scratch" Perry, the spiritual MC of the film, invokes Haile Selassie in a fiery re-enactment of an historical event from the Italian Fascist period when an effigy of the last Negus of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, was burned in the main square of the filmmaker’s hometown, Vernasca, a village located between Milano and Bologna. At the same time, Hailé Selassié I was becoming the Black Messiah for Rastafarianism, a movement born in Jamaica during the 30s and spread all over the planet, including Ethiopia, considered the Mother Land by Rasta followers.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry about?
The legendary Jamaican-born dub and regga master Rasta Lee "Scratch" Perry, the spiritual MC of the film, invokes Haile Selassie in a fiery re-enactment of an historical event from the Italian Fasc...
Who directed Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry?
Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry was directed by Simone Trabucchi.
How long is Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry?
Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry released?
Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry was released on January 1, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry?
The main cast of Negus - Lee "Scratch" Perry includes Lee Perry.