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Summary:

Ever wonder why Jews and Rastafarians both use the Star of David and make references to Zion? Director Monica Haim's exuberant documentary explores the surprising connections between reggae culture and Judaism. Haim brings together Jewish and Jamaican artists, scholars, and historians in a celebration of music, roots and culture. She embarks on a journey that takes her from Crown Heights, Brooklyn, where she meets with Hasidic dancehall superstar Matisyahu, to Jamaica, birthplace of reggae, and ultimately to Israel, where a small, sizzling reggae scene thrives. Along the way, Awake Zion tells a fascinating story of unsuspecting cultural and historical convergence, a story about symbols, themes and traditions shared by people who might seem to be on opposite ends of the spiritual spectrum.

Contributors:

Haim, Monica

Strand, Keith

Twin Goat Productions

Slice of Life Productions

Cinema Guild

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Subjects:

Rastafari movement — History and criticism

Reggae music — History and criticism

Judaism — Customs and practices

Rastafari movement

Reggae music

Judaism

Jamaica

Genres:

Documentary films

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

System Details:

DVD-R.

General Notes:

NOTICE: This is a DVD-R and may not play on all DVD players.
Originally released by Awake Zion LLC in 2005.
Public performance rights included.
Closing Night Film, Margaret Mead Film Festival, 2005.
Honorable Mention, Best Documentary Short, Black Point Film Festival, 2005.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Physical Characteristics:

plastic; metal; polychrome

Audio Characteristics:

digital; optical

Digital Characteristics:

video file; DVD video; region 1

Call Numbers:

AWA DVD
DVD 7175R

Other Standard Numbers:

Publisher Number, Cinema Guild: 2241

OCLC Numbers:

1053109545
76894355 [Invalid]