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Awake Zion

Documentary

2013, 1h 5min

Awake Zion explores the connections between Rasta, Reggae and Judaism, through one woman's beat-laden adventure into the meaning of identity. All the way back to the alleged sultry affair between the Jewish King Solomon and the African Queen of Sheba, Jewish influence is evident in the spiritual history of Ethiopia - turning up subtly in Rastafarian lifestyle and then, inevitably, in reggae. Unravelling the story of this unlikely kinship, Awake Zion unites Jewish and Jamaican musicians, scholars, and historians in a celebration roots and culture - traveling from Crown Heights, Brooklyn, where Caribbean and Jewish cultures share a history of adversity - to Jamaica, the birthplace of reggae - and ultimately to Israel, where a sizzling reggae scene thrives today. Awake Zion examines the preconceptions of what it means to be Jewish, what it means to be Rasta, what it means to be white or black - and, most importantly, the universal search for what it means to be "home".

"Awake Zion" — documentary movie produced in USA and released in 2013. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.7 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 5min. "Awake Zion" is not currently available to stream in USA. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: United States

Director:

Monica Haim

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"Awake Zion" is a documentary that delves into the surprising connections between Rastafarianism, Reggae music, and Judaism. This soulful journey takes us from the ancient affair between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba to the modern-day fusion of Jewish and Jamaican cultures in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. With a beat-laden soundtrack, we travel to Jamaica, the birthplace of reggae, and finally to Israel, where a thriving reggae scene challenges traditional notions of identity and "home." Through music, scholarship, and personal stories, "Awake Zion" celebrates the roots and culture of two seemingly disparate communities, revealing the universal search for belonging.

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