The First Rasta (2011) is a documentary title in English. On MovieLinkBD you get the full story, cast, rating, official trailer and where to watch The First Rasta online in HD.
The First Rasta — Storyline
Going far beyond the standard imagery of Rasta—ganja, reggae, and dreadlocks—this cultural history offers an uncensored vision of a movement with complex roots and the exceptional journey of a man who taught an enslaved people how to be proud and impose their culture on the world. In the 1920s Leonard Percival Howell and the First Rastas had a revelation concerning the divinity of Haile Selassie, king of Ethiopia, that established the vision for the most popular mystical movement of the 20th century, Rastafarianism. Although jailed, ridiculed, and treated as insane, Howell, also known as the Gong, established a Rasta community of 4,500 members, the first agro-industrial enterprise devoted to producing marijuana. In the late 1950s the community was dispersed, disseminating Rasta teachings throughout the ghettos of the island. A young singer named Bob Marley adopted Howell's message, and through Marley's visions, reggae made its explosion in the music world.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Hélène Lee
- Starring: The Abyssinians, Leonard Percival Lowell, Marcus Garvey, Max Romeo
The First Rasta — Movie Details
| Release Date | 2011-04-27 |
| Runtime | 86 min |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Rating | 4/10 (2 votes) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The First Rasta about? Going far beyond the standard imagery of Rasta—ganja, reggae, and dreadlocks—this cultural history offers an uncensored vision of a movement with complex roots …
Who directed The First Rasta? Hélène Lee.
Who stars in The First Rasta? The Abyssinians, Leonard Percival Lowell, Marcus Garvey, Max Romeo.
Where can I watch The First Rasta? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
