Peter Tosh's autobiographical tapes provide insight into the reggae musician's life, social justice advocacy, and lasting impact on music.
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Peter Tosh's autobiographical tapes provide insight into the reggae musician's life, social justice advocacy, and lasting impact on music.
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Peter Tosh's voice resonates through his "Red X" autobiographical tapes, recorded shortly before his murder in 1987. Directed by Nicholas Campbell, Stepping Razor: Red X presents a detailed portrait of the reggae musician's life and impact. The film features interviews with figures who discuss Tosh's contributions to music and his advocacy for social justice. Premiering at the 1992 Festival of Festivals, it received a Genie Award nomination for Best Feature Length Documentary. In 2018, it was screened at the TIFF Bell Lightbox to commemorate cannabis legalization in Canada.
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Why Watch
- See Peter Tosh's personal tapes from before his murder
- Meet influential figures discussing Tosh's impact
- Find out why it won critical acclaim at film festivals
Did You Know
- The film was released in 1992, a year before its official premiere.
- It received a Genie Award nomination at the 14th Genie Awards.
- Peter Goddard called it one of the best musical documentaries ever.
- The film had a special screening on October 17, 2018, for cannabis legalization.
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Who directed the documentary Stepping Razor: Red X?
Nicholas Campbell directed the documentary Stepping Razor: Red X.
What year was Stepping Razor: Red X released?
Stepping Razor: Red X was released in 1992.
What award was Stepping Razor: Red X nominated for?
The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 14th Genie Awards.
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