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Omega Rising

The women of Rastafari talk about their relationship to the movement’s development.

1988 50 mins

Director: D. Elmina Davis

Rent for £2.50

Overview

Rastafarian women talk about their relationship to the movement’s development. This film by Ceddo Film and Video Collective explores the history of the religious group, looking first at its roots in Jamaica, and then its then present day manifestation in late 1980s Britain.

Director

D. Elmina Davis

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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