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Dancehall Queen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Marcia has problems. She's barely surviving as a Kingston higgler, her 15 year old daughter, Tanya, is fending off advances from lecherous, 40-something year old "Uncle Larry," and she hasn't had a good man in a long, long time.

When a seemingly unrelated incident sets off a tragic chain of events that leaves her good friend Sonny dead and her brother Junior scared for his life, Marcia realizes that she must take matters into her own hands.

Set in the fascinating world of the Kingston dancehall scene (with a side trip into the go-go racket), the movie is truly a girl-power fairytale with a West Indian edge.

Remember, walk an' live. Talk an' bumbaclot dead!

Note: If you are not fluent in Jamaican patois, watch this movie with a friend from the islands. Or watch it over and over, until you get it. It is worth it.

Wow, dancehall Queen is not just one of the best jamaican films i ever saw, but one the best ever. I am a Jamaican, so i could relate to the things in this movie. The acting was great and so was the music. It is about a strong Jamaican woman, who tries to make ends meet by becoming a dancer. She is also very loud,she's doesn't let any man disrespects her and if you "Come too close you might get burn". There is a lot of obstacles in her way to overcome. I ain't saying no more, bottom line this is a really good dancehall film. "She's a dancehall queen for life,got her explode like dynamite"!!!!!

Marcia has problems. She's barely surviving as a Kingston higgler, her 15 year old daughter, Tanya, is fending off avances from lecherous, 40-something year old "Uncle Larry," and she hasn't had a good man in a long, long time.

When a seemingly unrelated incident sets off a tragic chain of events that leaves her good friend Sonny dead and her brother Junior scared for his life, Marcia realizes that she must take matters into her own hands.

Set in the fascinating world of the Kingston ancehall scene (with a side trip into the go-go racket), the movie is truly a girl-power fairytale with a West Indian edge.

Note: If you are not fluent in Jamaican patois, watch this movie with a friend from the islands. Or watch it over and over, until you get it. It is worth it.

My husband and I have watched this movie at least 20 times. My husband liked it so much that he can even recite some parts of it. The characters are interesting, the dancing and music is great, and the story-line kept our attention.

I came across this movie through one of my book clubs that I am into; I bought the movie and was hooked; what I liked so much about it was that this woman who probably some would think is "over the hill" with a teenage daughter to boot, decides to go out for the title of Dance Hall Queen against this younger model who thought she couldn't get whipped at her own game; but as time go on, and sistergirl gets popular, she realizes that she had an adversary far more stronger than her and tries to let out about her occupation as a street vendor; she gets a dope dealer to back her customes; another who wanted her turf, but all is well that ends well in the end; very good movie. another good story in female empowerment;

Marcia has problems. She's barely surviving as a Kingston higgler, her 15 year old daughter, Tanya, is fending off advances from lecherous, 40-something year old "Uncle Larry," and she hasn't had a good man in a long, long time.

When a seemingly unrelated incident sets off a tragic chain of events that leaves her good friend Sonny dead and her brother Junior scared for his life, Marcia realizes that she must take matters into her own hands.

Set in the fascinating world of the Kingston dancehall scene (with a side trip into the go-go racket), the movie is truly a girl-power fairytale with a West Indian edge.

Remember, walk an' live. Talk an' bumbaclot dead!

Note: If you are not fluent in Jamaican patois, watch this movie with a friend from the islands. Or watch it over and over, until you get it. It is worth it.

This movie should be a real eye opener for the segment of the Jamaican society which lives "above Cross Roads". Yes, many may be appalled by the willingness of the mother to expose her teenage daughter to sex, as a currency for survival. While this does not represent the life choices of Jamaicans in the large majority, it is the reality of many single mothers in post-colonial societies - more than we are ready to admit. That does not make these societies lost causes.

The daughter's positive choice (saying no to the advances of the "Uncle") should not be overlooked in our haste to be outraged at this attempt to present a taboo issue. Her choice and her mother's decision to use dance hall to their mutal advantage, remind us that there have always been high moral standards among those who daily face major socio-economic challenges, even the young. Every Jamaican understands how to "tu'n yu han' mek fashi'n". If we stop long enough to observe, we will see it.

This been one of the most balanced portrayal of the lives of Jamaican poor "trying to make a way out of none" that I have seen on film for a very long time. It was realist yet presented in very good taste. It makes me proud to be a Jamaican!

This is movie was easy to relate to and down to earth, definitely real life. Marcia was the true dancehall queen. In America a 15 year old sleeping with an older man is sort of a taboo subject, in other parts of the world it is normal. The movie was great and I encourage all who love reggae to see it.

This is a movie that I fell in love with immediately. I borrowed it from a friend once, and couldn't get enough- I've seen it so many times! There were parts of it that I felt could've been done better, but it overall definitely wins my praise. One thing I will say for those who are not of Caribbean descent is that it may be a little difficult to understand the language. Though I think that this significantly adds to the movie, one who does not speak Jamaican patois may have trouble. I myself am not Caribbean. I have many West Indian friends and listen to A LOT of reggae, so I understand patois pretty well. But even with that, it took me two viewings to get everything said. So if you don't speak or understand it, watch the movie with someone who does, or watch it repeatedly till you get it! Enjoy!

Dance hall queen is probably one of the best Yardi flicks that I have seen in a long time. Although I prefer the older Jamaican movies like "Smile Orange," you will get your money's worth with Dance Hall Queen. Be careful when lending it out 2 your friends, you might not get it back. This is the 3rd time I had to buy it.