Play It Loud! Documentary Screening

Join us at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) for a special screening of Play It Loud!, a feature documentary that tells the fascinating and often overlooked story of how Jamaican music became an integral part of Canadian culture.

Through the life and career of legendary Jamaican Canadian singer Jay Douglas, the film traces the journey of Jamaican music from its roots in Jamaica to its powerful influence on Canada’s cultural landscape. Featuring stories of resilience, migration, and musical innovation, Play It Loud! celebrates the artists and communities who helped shape a vibrant Black music culture in Canada.

Don’t miss this inspiring documentary that brings an important chapter of Canadian history to life through unforgettable music and storytelling.

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