Jamaica

The Jamaica flower and tamarind are iconic ingredients in Mexico, but their history comes from a place much further away. In Jamaica & Tamarindo: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico, we meet five people who explore African heritage in Mexico City, an identity that goes beyond the color of one's skin.

Little Jamaica, a neighbourhood in Toronto's west end, was a once thriving hub for Black and Caribbean business owners until the ills of gentrification reared its ugly head. Vernal Small, the owner of the 47-year old business Jamall Caribbean Custom Tailor, is now tasked with confronting how the construction of the incoming above ground light rail is shifting the dynamic of his community, changing their future and slowly erasing their presence in the process. Tallawah Abroad aims to answer how Small, residents and other business owners are preparing themselves for all the adjustments on the horizon.

Grammy-winning country-pop chanteuse Anne Murray takes to the sunny Jamaican stage to perform some of her most memorable songs, including "Let Your Love Flow," "I Can See Clearly Now," "On and On," "You Needed Me" and "Why Oh Why." As an added bonus, Murray is by several talented friends -- among them, Valerie Harper, Ruth Buzzi and the Joymakers.

Half Pint, one of Kingston's favorite sons, rocks a hometown crowd in this 2001 concert. The set list spans the artist's two-decade-plus career, and demonstrates why he's among the most revered reggae performers of all time. The energetic show features "Substitute Lover," "Political Fiction," "Just Be Good," "Mr. Landlord," "Crazy Girl," "Puchie Lue," "Level the Vibes" and arguably his biggest hit, "Winsome."

Patrick Murray and Matilda are a comedy team of a different sort. Murray emerged from the Chicago comedy scene in the mid-80's. Matilda comes from the steamy Caribbean island of Jamaica. She's sexy, sassy and hilarious.

Surf Girls Jamaica focuses on Imani Wilmot, an inspirational Jamaican surfer who uses the sport as a means of transforming the tough lives of the women around her, in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Gambler wrecks train in order to kill racehorse.

When a renowned New York photographer and her new husband arrive for a holiday in a close-knit Jamaican resort town, their dream vacation becomes a scenario out of a murder mystery.

A chance meeting leads two former college friends into a search for sunken treasure, a search which involves them with the double dealing Landers, supporter of their expedition treasures is discovered, but Landers traps them in an underwater cave.

Mischievous and introspective in turns, Anna Pollack’s lo-fi travelogue shot while visiting family in Jamaica showcases the distinctive camerawork and playful editing style of an emerging talent in NYC independent film. Loosely divided into four vignettes, its many standout moments include an encounter with an absurd would-be rasta and a charming game of celebrity hot-or-not.

"Trees and Jamaica Daddy" was the first of a UPA series (short-lived) that featured two different subjects (plot, characters)running about 3.5 minutes each, on a seven-minute reel. The first one here was titled "Trees", featuring a little girl named Hattie giving her version of the birds, the bees and trees. The second one on the reel was called "Jamaica Daddy", about the animated Hamilton Ham and his band, who tell all about, in music and the usual UPA animation style, Jamaica Daddy, and his family tree in calypso fashion. "Ham-and-Hattie" were not a team, and did not appear together in this cartoon.

Concert Video with several great hits.

Short released in 1907.

Escape to the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean with this travelogue that explores the Bahamas, Jamaica and Santo Domingo. First, find relaxation and enchantment in Nassau and Bahaman islands such as Eleuthera and Paradise Island. Next, explore the playful spirit and natural beauty of exotic Jamaica. And finally, visit the capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, where sea and mountain combine to form a mesmerizing landscape.

Three of Jamaica's greatest reggae performers -- Gregory Isaacs, John Holt and Cocoa Tea -- take the stage at London's Stratford Rex to perform several decades' worth of hits. First up is Isaacs, who performs his dancehall hit "Rumours" in a 15-song set; then comes Holt, the Barry White of reggae, with such hits as "Ali Baba" and "The Tide Is High"; and finally, the laid-back Tea treats the crowd to "Love Me," "Sonia" and more.

Documentary following a Swedish non-profit organization on their study trip to Jamaica. One of the first films by Kristian Petri and a unique document on Jamaican society around 1980.

Three rooms in this Little Havana motel are all interconnected through their own activities and stories.

King David's Birthday Bash (Jamaican Style) is a Musical depicting the Birthday of King David who wrote several of the Psalms. The story is Fictional. Director: Craig 'Craole' Cole Producer: Hyceen Johnson Actors: Shaun Thomas, Walston Clarke, Robert Wright and Kevin Blake.

A British schoolteacher moves to Jamaica to teach after a tumultuous divorce and meets an exciting new woman.