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Dancehall Queen poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.6 / 100
1997·Drama·1h 38m

DANCEHALL QUEEN

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

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.

Above the Line
Rick Elgood, Don Letts·DirectorSuzanne Fenn·WriterDon Letts·WriterLouis Mulvey·Director of PhotographyMaxine Stowe·Music SupervisorSuzanne Fenn·Editor
Cast
Audrey Reid·MarciaCarl Davis·LarryMark Danvers·JuniorHenry BrownCarl Bradshaw·Police officer #1Marlon King·VendorPaul Campbell·PriestCherine Anderson·TanyaPauline Stone Myrie·Ms. GordonPatrice Harrison·Olivine
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Don Letts·DirectorRick Elgood·DirectorKwesi Dickson·First Assistant DirectorSuzanne Fenn·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Suzanne Fenn·WriterDon Letts·WriterEd Wallace·Writer
Camera· 3
Louis Mulvey·Director of PhotographyGrace Nemergut·Assistant CameraRick Elgood·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Suzanne Fenn·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Maxine Stowe·Music SupervisorTrish Farrell·Music CoordinatorMatthew Sigal·Sound MixerAndre Bidwell·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 5
Rick Elgood·Art DirectionKathy Haley·Costume DesignerSandra Robinson·Costume DesignerQuindell Ferguson·Set DresserCarol Reid·Key Makeup Artist
Production· 9
Chris Blackwell·Executive ProducerCarl Bradshaw·ProducerDan Genetti·Executive ProducerCarolyn Pfeiffer·ProducerMaxine Plummer·CastingJanet Morrison·CastingPeter Packer·Production ManagerSuzette Newman·Executive In Charge Of ProductionIngrid Elliott·Production Coordinator
Other Departments· 1
Rick Elgood·Post Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
68.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Dancehall Queen's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#A0522D
#FFD700
Mood
Intense, Provocative
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster is divided into two distinct sections. The top section features a woman with blonde hair, her face partially obscured by her hand. The bottom s”

Key Elements
BandanaHandText
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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