Project Detail

The Jungle Nation

Name: The Jungle Nation
Director: Will Thorne
Genre: Asian, Black, Dance, History, Music
Released: 2027
Duration: 90 min

Synopsis

For the first time THE JUNGLE NATION brings the comprehensive story of Jungle to the big screen, from its deep origins in immigration and Jamaican sound system culture to its worldwide success. Featuring pioneers Goldie, Fabio and Grooverider, Roni Size and current stars Nia Archives and Chase & Status.

Details

Year: 2027
Type of project: Features
Running time: 90 min
Format: Digital
Director: Will Thorne 2nd Feature
Producer: Sinead Kirwan , Mark Lacey
Editor: Craig Coole
Director of Photography: Ben Hoy-Slot

Genre

Asian Black Dance History Music

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

Mark Lacey, Sinead Kirwan - Enemy Films

Unit 9
The Matrix
Newhaven Road
Edinburgh
EH6 5QB

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Will Thorne - Break 'Em Films

181 Malden Road
Sutton

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