Director: Brandon Smith
Writer(s): N/A
Starring: Buster Bloodvessel, Toots Hibbert, Parker Jacobs, Dave Matney, Dave Hillyard, Vic Ruggero, Robert “Bucket” Hingley, Jon Armstrong, Jeff Hibbert, Scott Van Wagenen, Steve Perves
Synopsis: The Up Beat is a fond valentine to the vanished, or at least critically endangered, sonic habitat across Utah where ska, the fusion of Caribbean sound with American jazz and R&B that originated in Eisenhower-era Jamaica, formerly flourished. The locals interviewed for the film suggest that, taking into account differences in market size, ska had a more vibrant, diverse presence in Utah than anywhere else in America.
Release Date: April 15. 2008 (USA) | Length: 57 min | Genre: History, Music | MPAA Rating: NR
Note: I didn’t find an exact release date. Above is when the trailer was posted to YouTube by the director, Brandon Smith.