The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry (2008)
Plot — 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. 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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Documentary, Music |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 95 min |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 10 votes) |
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry — FAQ
Is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry worth watching? The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry holds a 6.5/10 rating from 10 viewers. 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 burgeonin
Who directed The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry? Directed by Ethan Higbee.
Who is in the cast of The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry? It stars Lee "Scratch" Perry, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, Peter Tosh, Benicio del Toro, Bob Marley.
Where can I stream The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry? You can stream The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry on Philo, Night Flight Plus, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry release? It released in 2008.
