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Dancehall Queen (1997)

Dancehall Queen (1997)

Drama

A Modern Day Cinderella Story of a Woman’s Fight to Find Her Freedom.

Release Date: 1997, October 10
Directors: Don Letts, Rick Elgood
Countries: Jamaica
Production: Palm Pictures, Island Jamaica Films, Island Jamaica Films, Hawk's Nest Productions, Hawk's Nest Productions
Cast: Paul Campbell, Pauline Stone Myrie, Donald Thompson, Carl Bradshaw, Cherine Anderson, Mark Danvers, Audrey Reid, Marlon King, Carl Davis, Patrice Harrison, Anika Grason

Overview:

Marcia has a tough life in Kingston, Jamaica, where she's the sole provider for her teenage daughter. Her business as a street vendor is threatened by thug Priest, and Marcia makes matters worse when she accepts money from Larry, who has eyes for her daughter. To get out of her problems, Marcia devises a plan that involves entering a dance contest in disguise, winning the top prize and pitting both men against each other.