Summaries

The film follows warring political factions in 1970s Jamaica as they enlist the support of gangs to enforce their policies, and advance their political agenda. It is a fictionalized dramatization of real historical events, specifically, the Green Bay Massacre, where the government finally tracked down these gangs and had systematically wiped out.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • 1970s
  • arms dealer
  • assassination
  • drive by shooting
  • jamaica
Genres
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Jan 3, 2025
Countries of origin Jamaica
Filming locations Jamaica
Production companies Firefly Films The Indigenous Films

Box office

Gross US & Canada $9318
Opening weekend US & Canada $6140
Gross worldwide $9318

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 44m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

KINGSTON, JAMAICA 1978

Jamaica is caught in the grip of the cold war. Violence rages across the island as national elections approach.

The slums are set ablaze as heavily-armed rival gangs aligned to both the People's National Party, and the opposition Jamaica Labour Party, fight a bitter turf war on the streets of Kingston.

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