HARDER THAN THE ROCK 12A
★★★★✩OUT NOW CINEMAS
Founded by Jamaican immigrants in a London bus shelter, Cimarons laid the foundations for the reggae scene in 70s Britain. The origin-story portion of Mark Warmington’s documentary captures the sense of musical revolution the band inspired; in the present, the director catches up with the surviving members as they stage a final performance in the wake of drummer Maurice Ellis’ death. Featuring epochal tunes and recollections that are nothing short of rhapsodical, it’s a vibrant, poignant tribute to Cimarons’ legacy and influence.