The Australian Centre for the Moving Image is presenting a film festival dedicated to the history of dub and reggae! From Kingston to Brixton, rocksteady to reggae, roots to revolution – the heat is on. Deeply embracing social justice, politics and sonic experimentation, ACMI’s series explores the streets, identities, roots and impact of reggae’s dynamic and influential musical form.

The series is curated by Lisa Palermo, Kate Welsman & Richard Sowada and runs from Friday 22 January until Sunday 31 January 2010.

ACMI is also hosting some of Melbourne, Australia’s best local roots, reggae, and dub bands and DJs at free reggae performances at ACMI Lounge and in The Cube.

Film tickets are full $13, concession $10 (sorry, I’m a stupid American so I don’t understand the difference!)

Remaining shows include:

Friday, January 29

• Rockers at 7pm – Experience the streets of Kingston with Leroy ‘Horsemouth’ Wallace and a cast of reggae greats.
• Made In Jamaica at 9pm – This acclaimed documentary is a comprehensive examination of the impact of reggae and its culture.

Saturday, January 30

• Heartical HiFi performs live music – 7pm – 8.30pm at The Cube (free)
• RiseUp at 530pm – A dramatic tale following three Jamaican musicians trying to break out and through against the odds.
• The Upsetter – at 9pm – This acclaimed documentary pulls no punches in exploring the musical career of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry.

Sunday, January 31

• Duke Vin and the Birth of Ska + Babylon at 4pm – This hard-nosed classic UK cult film goes beyond great music and into the gritty streets of Brixton.
• Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae at 7.30pm – This lovingly crafted documentary examines the movement that spawned a musical revolution.

Get more information and your tickets at http://www.acmi.net.au/yard_on_film.aspx.

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