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Jimmy Cliff in “The Harder They Come”—Special Film Event!
Jimmy Cliff in “The Harder They Come”—Special Film Event!
40th Anniversary Re-issue of the Classic Reggae Film!
Friday, September 6 at 7:30pm
One Night Only! Film Screening with LIVE Roots Reggae from Boston Jazz Reggae Trio
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PLUS… Ticket Giveaway for Jimmy Cliff’s September 25 Boston House of Blues Concert AND “The Harder They Come” merchandise for sale!
General Admission: $9.50 advance, $12.50 day of show
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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an
aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the capital city
of Kingston, Jamaica hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his
money and possessions his first day in town, he finds work with a
self-righteous, bullying preacher and an unscrupulous music mogul who
exploits naïve hopefuls.
In desperation the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both
the police and his rivals in the ganja trade. Ivan’s dream of stardom
soon becomes a reality as he rises to the top of the pop charts and the
most-wanted lists.
This gritty, groundbreaking film brought reggae music to the
international stage, made Jimmy Cliff a star worldwide, and demonstrated
that music and art can change the world.
Background
It was 1972 at the Orson Welles Theater in Cambridge, when Perry
Henzell introduced the world to reggae music and his homeland – Jamaica.
Blessed with one of the greatest soundtracks of all time, The Harder
They Come propelled Jimmy Cliff to international stardom. Today, 40
years later, the film lives on as proof that an authentic story well
told can captivate a global audience.