Play It Loud! Documentary Screening

Guests joined the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) for a special screening of Play It Loud!, a feature documentary that told 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 traced 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! celebrated the artists and communities who helped shape a vibrant Black music culture in Canada.

This inspiring documentary brought an important chapter of Canadian history to life through unforgettable music and storytelling.

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