The iconic track ‘Bam Bam’ has left a mark on music since taking the industry by storm in 1982, but what do we know of the incredible artist who laid her passionate vocals down to give it life? Sister Nancy is one of the most legendary dancehall artists to grace a mic, and yet the understanding of her impact and legacy suffers beyond diehards of the genre. It’s time to rectify that.
Alison Duke is a Canadian Screen Award-winning director, writer, and producer with over two decades of experience. She co-founded OYA Media Group and is renowned for her documentary storytelling. She’s become known as one of Canada’s top documentary filmmakers and has earned the unofficial title of ‘Queen of Music Docs’ for her work spotlighting musicians and music scenes.
Directed by Alison Duke
Duration 98’ | English
Production Country, Year Canada, 2024 | Produced by Ngardy Conteh George | Co-produced by Alison Duke | Producers Ngardy Conteh George, Alison Duke | Executive Producers Carlyn Klebuc, Sarah Fowlie, Tina Apostolopoulos-Moniz, Alison Duke, Ngardy Conteh George | Associate Producers Nina Beveridge, Elise Whittington, Moss Raxlen
Director of Photography Lucas Joseph | Sound Sara Labadie, Jordan Guy, Michelle Irving, Elma Bello | Music Orin Isaacs | Editor Eugene Weis
