Rudeboy:
The Story of Trojan Records
World Premiered at BFI London Film Festival
US Premiered at DocNYC
US Premiered at DocNYC
Select Press:
"LIVELY, GOSSIPY, WARM-HEARTED"
"It’s worth multiple watches to absorb all the history and
the joy that these musicians experienced through ska and reggae."
the joy that these musicians experienced through ska and reggae."
“Great fun.
A slick 'greatest hits' look back at the Trojan legacy,
which leaves you wanting more.”
– Little White Lie
A slick 'greatest hits' look back at the Trojan legacy,
which leaves you wanting more.”
– Little White Lie
"With the fantastic lineup of reggae artists in this ode to the famous British label Trojan Records, you won’t be able to sit still,"
- International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
- International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Trojan Records Social Media:
Facebook: 204,595 followers
Twitter: 18,400 followers
Instagram: 39,900 followers
Press Coverage:
RollingStone | BBC News | The Wire
Facebook: 204,595 followers
Twitter: 18,400 followers
Instagram: 39,900 followers
Press Coverage:
RollingStone | BBC News | The Wire
Production Stills:
About the Filmmakers:
Nicolas Jack Davies, Director
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Grammy-nominated director Nicolas Jack Davies is a born storyteller known for his cinematic, raw and emotive human portraits across film, documentary, commercials and music videos.
He has worked with the likes of Coldplay, Elbow, The Maccabees, PJ Harvey, Laura Marling and White Lies. He is a triple-MTV VMA nominees for his work with Mumford & Sons, a collaboration that earned him a nomination for 'Best Music Film' at the Grammy Awards 2014 for "The Road to Red Rocks". |
In 2014 Nicolas (as part of directing duo Fred&Nick) filmed and directed his first long form documentary for Channel 4 television - the Grierson shortlisted "Payday" - to much acclaim.
