# Where to watch Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene (1977) in the UK

> Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene (1977) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1977  
**Runtime:** 52 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.7/10  
**Genres:** Music, Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T11:51:31.073Z)  

## Synopsis

'Roots Rock Reggae' depicts an unforgettable moment in Jamaica's history when music defined the island's struggles and immortalized its heroes. Director Jeremy Marre films Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry record in his legendary Black Ark studio with The Upsetters. Jimmy Cliff rehearses with Sly and Robbie, while Inner Circle's historic live gig is recorded on the violent Kingston streets. The legendary Abyssinians harmonize their haunting Rastafarian songs; Joe Higgs (formerly Bob Marley's teacher) plays and talks; majestic toaster U Roy raps alongside The Mighty Diamonds, and Third World record in a Kingston studio. There is also early archive footage of Toots and the Maytals, and Haile Selessie's royal visit to Jamaica while police and thieves battle it out on the streets, and the ghettos erupt in violence. 1977: An extraordinary year for Reggae music.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/Roots%20Rock%20Reggae%3A%20Inside%20The%20Jamaican%20Music%20Scene)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene for free in the UK?**

Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene (1977) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**Is Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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