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Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul 2024

Budget

$900K

Runtime

84 mins

Language

English

English

This documentary explores the surprising story of how Jamaican music became a vital part of Canadian culture. Set in 1960s Toronto, a predominantly white city, it reveals an underground music scene born from the Jamaican diaspora. Led by figures like Jackie Mittoo, Wayne McGhie, and Jay Douglas, these musicians faced racism and indifference while creating a lasting impact on Canadian music. The film follows Jay Douglas's journey as he champions Jamaican music and finally receives the recognition he deserves, uncovering a cultural migration that made Canada a global hub for Jamaican sounds.

This documentary explores the surprising story of how Jamaican music became a vital part of Canadian culture. Set in 1960s Toronto, a predominantly white city, it reveals an underground music scene born from the Jamaican diaspora. Led by figures like Jackie Mittoo, Wayne McGhie, and Jay Douglas, these musicians faced racism and indifference while creating a lasting impact on Canadian music. The film follows Jay Douglas's journey as he champions Jamaican music and finally receives the recognition he deserves, uncovering a cultural migration that made Canada a global hub for Jamaican sounds.

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8.1 /10

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