DC Caribbean FilmFest: BAM BAM: THE SISTER NANCY STORY

DC Caribbean FIlmFest presents BAM BAM: THE SISTER NANCY STORY

You know that the iconic track “Bam Bam” has left a mark on music since taking the industry by storm in 1982, but what do you know of the incredible artist who laid her passionate vocals down to give it life? Sister Nancy is one of the most legendary dancehall artists to grace a mic, and yet the understanding of her impact and legacy suffers beyond diehards of the genre. It is time to rectify that. The song that has become a sample darling and star-making vehicle for many artists now brings into focus the trials, tribulations and rousing success of its original songstress. Helmed with a deft touch by Alison Duke, this documentary gives Nancy her flowers by way of industry titans like Janelle Monáe, Young Guru and Pete Rock. As efforts to right wrongs, both personal and professional, take center stage, the film weaves an indelible look at an artist staunch in her authenticity and fueled by the same resilient vigor that allowed her to become the first woman to break out internationally through the dancehall genre years ago. *Note courtesy of the Tribeca Film Festival

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Part of the DC Caribbean FilmFest For the remaining lineup visit: https://tinyurl.com/DCCaribbeanFilmFest2025

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