The Harder They Come
Oct 06, 2022•10 min
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Episode description
In 1972, a low-budget Jamaican film and its legendary soundtrack helped popularise reggae music in the world.
Ben Henderson speaks to one of the most famous reggae artists ever, Jimmy Cliff, who played the film's protagonist and wrote a number of the songs.
Jimmy explains why the film was so popular and how it reflected his own life.
'The Harder They Come' was produced by International Films Inc.
(Photo: Jimmy Cliff in 'The Harder They Come'. Credit: Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)
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