This simplistic but high-spirited and colorful Jamaican film tells the story of a humble street vendor who finds an unusual way of getting her family out of the harrowing violent-ridden ghetto she lives in.
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06/08/06
Dancehall Queen (1996)
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Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: A poor Kingston street vendor, the principal breadwinner for her struggling family, finds new vitality after discovering the pulsing, anonymous world of the dancehall. Not only can she allow... [More]
Starring: Paul Campbell, Carl Davis, Audrey Reid, Anika Grason
Director: Rick Elgood, Don Letts
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Top CriticThough not particularly good, Dancehall Queen offers an opportunity to see a film from Jamaica, a rare sight even in international film festivals
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