Movie

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande

“A Story Of Musical Survival Against All Odds”

20241h 31m

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Director: Tim MacKenzie-Smith
Release date: 2024-02-16
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Crawshay Films

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande — trailer

About Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande is a 2024 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Tim MacKenzie-Smith, starring Mark Ronson, Vincent Mason and Donald Johnson Jr.. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the racially turbulent UK of the early 70s, a group of black musicians came together in South London with a common love of rhythms and a message of peace. Cymande – with the dove as their symbol – combined jazz, funk, soul and Caribbean grooves to form a unique sound. Despite success in the USA they faced indifference in their native Britain, becoming disillusioned and disbanding. But the music lived on, as new generations of artists imbibed and reworked their pioneering sounds in fresh ways. From Soul II Soul to De La Soul, MC Solaar to The Fugees, the Dove had spread Cymande's message far and wide, prompting their return after forty years. This is their story.

Cast

Mark Ronson

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Vincent Mason

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Donald Johnson Jr.

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Cut Chemist

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Kool DJ Red Alert

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Masta Ace

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Louis Vega

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Laura Lee

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Mark Speer

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Themes & keywords

london, englandunited kingdomsouth londonfunk musicmusic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande in New Zealand?+

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande on Netflix?+

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande?+

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande?+

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande stars Mark Ronson, Vincent Mason, Donald Johnson Jr., Cut Chemist and Kool DJ Red Alert.

When did Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande come out?+

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande is a 2024 movie directed by Tim MacKenzie-Smith.

What genre is Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande?+

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande?+

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande was directed by Tim MacKenzie-Smith.