Dancehall Queen (1997)

Name: Dancehall Queen
Director: Don Letts
Genre: Drama
Released: 1997-10-10
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Audrey Reid, Carl Davis, Mark Danvers, Henry Brown

Drama

Director: Don Letts

Cast: Audrey Reid, Carl Davis, Mark Danvers, Henry Brown

Runtime98 min

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Marcia has a tough life in Kingston, Jamaica, where she's the sole provider for her teenage daughter. Her business as a street vendor is threatened by thug Priest, and Marcia makes matters worse when she accepts money from Larry, who has eyes for her daughter. To get out of her problems, Marcia devises a plan that involves entering a dance contest in disguise, winning the top prize and pitting both men against each other.

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Dancehall Queen is a 1997 Jamaican drama film directed by Don Letts. Critics praised the film's authentic depiction of Jamaican dancehall culture, and it has developed a cult following over the years. The film received the Best Feature Film award at the Cinequest Film Festival.

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Fans of gritty street-level dramas and dynamic dance scenes will find plenty to appreciate in the 1997 film Dancehall Queen, directed by Don Letts. The story of a single mother in Kingston, Jamaica who enters a dance contest in disguise to win money and better her life is a compelling blend of social realism and vibrant musical performance, anchored by a standout lead performance from Audrey Reid.

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Dancehall Queen is a 1997 indie Jamaican film written by Suzanne Fenn, Ed Wallace and Don Letts, starring Audrey Reid, who plays Marcia, a street vendor struggling to raise a bad-tempered daughter, Tanya. Directed by Don Letts and Rick Elgood.