Rudeboy celebrates Trojan Records, the label that united Jamaican rhythm and British rebellion, sparking a musical and cultural revolution.
Rudeboy tells the story of Trojan Records, the legendary label that brought reggae and ska from Jamaica to Britain’s streets. Through music, memory, and movement, the film explores how Jamaican and British youth forged a shared culture of rhythm and resistance in the late ’60s and ’70s. It’s a vibrant chronicle of unity, identity, and the sound that changed Britain forever.
Rialto Recommends: Rudeboy. A soulful, stylish dive into the birth of British reggae culture. With rhythm as rebellion and music as connection, this film captures how Trojan Records turned sound into revolution, bringing two worlds together under one irresistible beat.
Cast
Bunny Lee (Self), King Edwards (Self), S Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry (Self), Toots Hibbert (Self)
Director
Language
English
Country
United States
Studio
Giant Pictures