Jimmy Cliff – World Music Portrait

Jimmy Cliff is one of the founding fathers of reggae music, setting the soulful standards to which countless other reggae musicians have aspired throughout the years. This street-level documentary traces Cliff’s roots back to Kingston, Jamaica, offering personal tours of his old stomping grounds, impromptu jams on acoustic guitar, and full-band studio sessions. The program also includes live renditions of some of Cliff’s most popular songs, including “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it if You Really Want,” and a 1973 performance of the title song from the classic cult film “The Harder They Come.”