Question 1

Which real-life healer cured the sound-man's skin allergy during production?

Accepted Answer

Ashley Higher Harris, a healer in real life, played a healer in the film. His herbal preparations healed the movie's sound-man of a severe skin allergy.

Question 2

What reggae musicians make up the cast of Rockers?

Accepted Answer

Virtually the entire cast is comprised of Jamaica's leading reggae musicians, including Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace, Jacob Miller, Gregory Isaacs, Burning Spear, and others.

Question 3

How did the actress playing Sunshine get cast in Rockers?

Accepted Answer

Marjorie Norman, who plays Sunshine, was discovered by the producer and director during a recce for one of the village locations. She returned to village life after filming.

Question 4

Which Bible verse does Horsemouth paraphrase when he breaks the fourth wall?

Accepted Answer

After being affronted by Sunshine's father, Horsemouth breaks the fourth wall and paraphrases Psalm 1:3: 'I am like a tree planted by the river of water...'

Question 5

At which film festivals was Rockers featured?

Accepted Answer

Rockers was featured at the Göteborg Film Festival in 1980 and the Cannes Film Festival in 1979.

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