Reggae Fever: David Rodigan(2018)

Reggae Fever: David Rodigan is a documentary that traces the improbable rise of one of Britain's most influential radio personalities. DJ David Rodigan arrived in the UK during the 1970s and became an unlikely champion of reggae music at a time when the genre faced widespread indifference and prejudice. Through decades of tireless broadcasting, Rodigan helped transform reggae from a marginal sound into a cultural force across the country. The film explores how his infectious enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the music won over audiences and shaped British popular culture. It captures the vibrant reggae scene that flourished in UK cities, the artists who defined it, and Rodigan's crucial role in keeping the music alive on the airwaves when few others would play it. A testament to passion, persistence, and the power of radio.