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Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul

“Play it Loud is a feature documentary that tells the little known story of how Jamaican music became a critical and unlikely part of Canadian culture, told through the life, music, struggles and triumphs of beloved singer Jay Douglas.”

20241h 24m

Music Documentary

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Good to know

Director: Graeme Mathieson
Release date: 2024-12-04
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Budget: $656,000
Status: Released
Studio: Ultramagnetic Productions

About Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul is a 2024 movie in the Music and Documentary genres, directed by Graeme Mathieson, starring Jay Douglas, Jackie Richardson and Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In early 1960s Toronto, a white, Anglo-centric city, an underground music scene emerged from the Jamaican diaspora, led by newcomers like Jackie Mittoo, Wayne McGhie, and a young Jay Douglas. Battling racism and indifference, they left a lasting but underrecognized mark on Canadian music and culture. Nearly 60 years later, Jay Douglas still champions Jamaican music and is finally receiving long-overdue recognition. Play It Loud is a feature documentary that tells the little-known story of how Jamaican music became a vital, unlikely part of Canadian culture. It traces a cultural migration that made Canada a global hub for Jamaican music - celebrated abroad but overlooked at home. Told through the life and music of beloved singer Jay Douglas, born Clive Pinnock in rural Jamaica, the film follows his journey from teen performer to enduring icon.

Cast

Jay Douglas

Jackie Richardson

Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar

Rollie "Cadence Weapon" Pemberton

Lillian Allen

Klive Walker

Nicholas Jennings

Carlene Davis

Grub Cooper

Supreme La Rock

Michael Williams

Eddie Bullen

Themes & keywords

canadajamaicatoronto, canadareggaewest indianfunk musicsoul musiccaribbean history

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul in Denmark?+

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul on Netflix?+

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul?+

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul?+

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul stars Jay Douglas, Jackie Richardson, Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar, Rollie "Cadence Weapon" Pemberton and Lillian Allen.

When did Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul come out?+

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul is a 2024 movie directed by Graeme Mathieson.

What genre is Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul?+

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul is Music and Documentary film.

Who directed Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul?+

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul was directed by Graeme Mathieson.