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The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry
Factory 25

The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee "Scratch" Perry

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 Stars (34 Reviews)
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Edition Type: Limited Edition Slipcover
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The Upsetter tells the wild, weed-fueled story of Lee Scratch Perry — a visionary Jamaican musician, artist and all around madman — who burst upon the Kingston scene in the ‘50s with a brand new sound, inventing a genre of music that would come to be called Reggae. He went on to discover a young Bob Marley and gained international recognition as a solo artist and record producer, working with pioneering artists like the Heptones and the Congos. Soon he was being called upon by artists as diverse as The Clash and Paul McCartney to provide his unique sound. Narrated by Benicio Del Toro, the film captures the essence of a complex, enigmatic figure who was at once a mad genius and a mystic.

Details

Director(s): Ethan Higbee, Adam Bhala Lough

Starring: Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Carl Bradshaw, The Clash, Eve, Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley, Paul McCartney, Haile Selassie, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer

Release Year: 2008

Runtime: 95 min

Aspect Ratio(s): 1.33:1

Language(s): ENG- English

Sound: DTS-HD MA 2.0

Subtitles: English SDH

Format: Blu-ray

Disc Info: Region Free Blu-ray

Genre: Documentary

SKU: FTF-141 SLIP

Bonus Content
  • 2022 Directors’ commentary by Ethan Higbee and Adam Bhala Lough
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Booklet includes an essay by Brandon Harris, Jay Burger, Matt Diehl, Adam Bhala Lough and a the original documentary pitch letter to Perry
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Factory 25, a Brooklyn-based independent film distribution company was founded in 2009 by Matt Grady. F25 is a home for conceptually provocative narratives and documentaries. Its mission is to deliver specialized film and music titles in an aesthetically captivating way while exposing the indie world to under-the-radar films, music, and other curiosities in various ways and formats — theatrically, digitally, on TV, VOD, via subscription, limited edition DVDs, Blu-ray's, books and vinyl. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
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34 reviews
  • JA
    Jeremy A.
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    8 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Important documentary on a legend

    This slipcover is so slick! Arrived in perfect condition, which I'm always happy to see. This movie really shows off all the genius and flaws of Perry. I'm so glad to have this document of his life in my small ska and reggae film library. I hope more films about the music I love are produced, I'll happily buy them up. As a side note, the audio on this is amazing!

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    MR H.
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    8 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A vital documentary

    This long-overdue documentary on Lee Perry is a delight!

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    Henrik Ø.
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    1 year ago
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Factory 25 - a label to trust

    I’ve yet to see the movie but I’m always down to support Factory 25 who have helped expand my cinematic horizons and who have provided me with an understanding of what American independent cinema is today. And I love that they always include a booklet!

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    Emiliano H.
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    1 year ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A new look on an old face

    This documentary truly does an amazing job showing how much of an influence Lee Scratch Perry has had on not only reggae but the entire music industry.

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    Jamie B.
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    1 year ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Legend

    You need this if you are into Dub or any form of Jamaican music really.

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