Chris Blackwell

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Jun 22, 1937 (87 years old)

Chris Blackwell

Known For

Toots and the Maytals Reggae Got Soul
0h 59m
Movie 2011

Toots and the Maytals Reggae Got Soul

This is the never-before-told story of one of the most influential artists ever to come out of Jamaica, Toots Hibbert. It features intimate new performances and interviews with Toots, rare archive from throughout his career, and interviews with contemporaries and well-known admirers including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Cliff, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Marcia Griffiths and Paolo Nutini.

Keep on Running: 50 Years of Island Records
1h 30m
Movie 2009

Keep on Running: 50 Years of Island Records

Documentary telling the colourful story of Island Records, the Jamaican-founded record label built by maverick boss Chris Blackwell which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009.

Inside 'Dr. No'
0h 42m
Movie 2000

Inside 'Dr. No'

A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film Dr. No.

Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire
1h 0m
Movie 2000

Classic Albums: Bob Marley & the Wailers - Catch a Fire

The Wailers, featuring the legendary Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, became the most influential band in the history of Reggae music. "Catch a Fire," their first Island album, released in 1973, introduced them to an international rock audience. The principal figures in the creation of the album tell the story of how this record was designed to "cross-over." The program features a unique interview and performance with Bunny Wailer, rare archive interviews with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and contributions in words and music from many of those who performed, Rare home movies of the Wailers in Jamaica, unseen footage lots more.

Ian Fleming: 007's Creator
0h 44m
Movie 2000

Ian Fleming: 007's Creator

John Cork and his compatriots from the Ian Fleming Foundation, who have created outstanding documentaries for most of MGM's 007 DVDs, provide a fine overview of the life and times of James Bond's creator. Rather than using voice-over narrative, Cork and company tell this story entirely through the recollections of Fleming's family, friends and colleagues, combining new interviews with archival footage (including conversations with Fleming himself).

Ken Adam: Designing Bond
0h 22m
Movie 2000

Ken Adam: Designing Bond

A look at the Oscar-winning production designer.

Caribbean Nights: The Bob Marley Story
1h 30m
Movie 1986

Caribbean Nights: The Bob Marley Story

The life of Bob Marley with interviews from family and friends, and features rare footage of Bob Marley. Captures the feel and timelessness of the music and the man himself.

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