The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry (2008) is a documentary drama, directed by Ethan Higbee. It stars Lee "Scratch" Perry and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry Is About
The Upsetter tells the fascinating story of Lee Scratch Perry a visionary musician and artist from poor rural Jamaica who journeyed to the big city of Kingston in the late 1950’s with dreams of making it in the burgeoning record industry. He burst upon the scene with a brand new sound, inventing a genre of music that would come to be called Reggae, discovering a young Bob Marley and gaining international recognition as a record producer and solo artist. Soon he was being called upon by artists as diverse as The Clash and Paul McCartney to provide his unique sound.
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What is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry about?
The Upsetter tells the fascinating story of Lee Scratch Perry a visionary musician and artist from poor rural Jamaica who journeyed to the big city of Kingston in the late 1950’s with dreams of making it in the burgeoning record industry. He burst upon the scene with a brand new sound, inventing a genre of music that would come to be called Reggae, discovering a young Bob Marley and gaining international recognition as a record producer and solo artist.
Where can I watch The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, Night Flight Plus, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).
When did The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry come out?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry was released in 2008.
Who directed The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry was directed by Ethan Higbee.
Who stars in The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry stars Lee "Scratch" Perry, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, Peter Tosh, Benicio del Toro.
What is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry's rating?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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