Have you ever seen a half naked rasta run at the speed of a cheetah? Well, after watching Countryman you will see your first half naked rasta running like a cheetah. Countryman is a unique Jamaican adventure about a mystical fisherman and rasta who helps an American couple shipwrecked in a plane crash. The couple end up in Countryman's small fishing village in Jamaica. As would be expected, when a pair of American's disappear in the Jamaican wilderness a large scale manhunt is initiated by the American Government and the Jamaican Police. In the tradition of Rastafari, the couple are well received by Countryman, but his peace and way of life is threatened by the police and greedy villagers. Despite an intense manhunt, Countryman is in control of the situation throughout the whole film and shows Babylon (the police) the spirit and power of Rastafari.
Besides seeing a half naked rasta move at lightening speed, Countryman is a standout film in the collection of Jamaican films. This film is not really about Ganja, "Gangstas" or the rise from poverty. This movie is truly in the spirit of Rastafari and Rasta Resistance. Countryman is a peaceful man that lives off of the earth and is truly in touch with the earth, but he is much more powerful than a ganja smoking fisherman! Countryman is a hero and the couple that he saves after their plane crashes enjoys their time with Countryman. This film is about more than some Rasta who helps a few Americans, this film is the essence of Rastafari. Countryman exhibits man of the key aspects of Rasta such as peace, a connection with the earth, an ital diet and a natural mystic.
Now, if you watch Jamaican movies to learn the Jamaican Language (Jamaican Patois), this is not the best movie in the Jamaican film collection. As mentioned, this movie is really for the true fan of Rastafari.
In addition to the spirit of Rastafari all throughout the movie, the music is classic. The soundtrack is worth getting in addition to the film because the film packs major reggae heat. Most of the artists are reggae legends such as Bob Marley and The Wailers, Toots and The Maytals, Steel Pulse and several others. Just these three groups are worth picking up the movie and the soundtrack. Everyone loves Bob Marley and Steel Pulse is nothing to shabby either.
So do we recommend this film? Yah mon! Pick up Countryman to enjoy classic reggae and witness the real spirit of Jah Rastafari.
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Ras Zuke is the author of The Rastaman Vibration - The Definitive Source for learning about Jamaican culture, Reggae Music and how to To learn more about Jamaica, Dancehall Reggae, Reggae, Jamaican Culture and how to Speak Jamaican Patois, visit http://www.SpeakJamaican.com
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