Bullwackie in New York(1985)
Bullwackie in New York Synopsis
Founded in the Bronx by Jamaican expat Lloyd ‘Bullwackie’ Barnes in 1976, Wackie’s take on dub and reggae was nothing if not distinctive. Idiosyncratic by nature, and textually lo-fi by necessity, this unique mojo long served as the label’s de facto sonic aesthetic. A protégé of Prince Buster, and a former engineer at Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle label, Barnes’ touch can be felt across dozens of records including sides from Wayne Jarrett, Sugar Minott, Prince Douglas, Horace Andy, Love Joys, and fellow producer, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. Released in 1981, the following hour-long documentary, Bullwackie In New York, provides a priceless snapshot of the independent label and the culture surrounding it. Live performances, interviews, studio footage and more.
Bullwackie in New York (1985) is a documentary and music film directed by Christopher Coy, released on September 9, 1985 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Lloyd Barnes, Horace Andy, Sugar Minott and Wayne Jarrett.
- Director:
- Christopher Coy
- Cinematographer:
- Nic Morris
- Status:
- Released
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Bullwackie in New York Cast & Crew
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Key crew
Directed by Christopher Coy.
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The main cast of Bullwackie in New York (1985) includes Lloyd Barnes, Horace Andy, Sugar Minott and Wayne Jarrett. The film was directed by Christopher Coy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bullwackie in New York released?
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Bullwackie in New York was released on September 9, 1985 and runs for 56m.
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