DREADLOCKS STORY

Dreadlocks Story opens up the history of Rastas in a new light. It shows the spiritual history behind the criticized dreadlocks hairstyle and the roots of the Rastafari culture, which is entangled with the Hindu tradition in Jamaica. Also, Although some accommodations have been made towards Rastas, the struggle against prejudice and discrimination are still prevalent.

Director: LINDA AINOUCHE

Linda Aïnouche, Ph.D, was first an Ethnographer Researcher and Cultural Analyst, specialized in ethnic minorities, misunderstood communities and religion before becoming a Documentary Film Director. She likes to understand the cross-cultural impacts that can emerge between outcast people all over the world.

Specifications

Film Type:Documentary
Runtime:1 hour 22 minutes 39 seconds
Completion Date:October 8, 2014
Production Budget:50,000 USD
Country of Origin:United States
Country of Filming:France, India, Jamaica, United States
Film Language:English, French, Hindi