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'Twas a 1-hour documentary (I believe on NTGEO) about gangs in Kingston, Jamaica. The main foucus was actually on Craig Town and the "Craigists" and Don of that area. Inspector Hewitt of the Denham Town police station was interviewed for the story, and they talked about a wanted man who went by the name of "Cheez Trix." Of course, this documentary was filmed sometime in 2006 and hence Cheez Trix has since been killed by the police.
The film directors wanted to interview a Don in order to add some zing/punch to their story. Interestingly, the only person who could come forward to put them in touch with some Shottas was Sarah Manley (of the famous Manley Clan). Manley made the contacts and received the go-ahead to take the camera crew et al into the heart of Craig Town to interview a few Shottas. An interesting interview followed, and the film crew received further Carte Blanche to speak with the Don who wore disguise.
Even though I spent many of my pre-teen years in West Kingston, I still cannot recall where Craig Town is in relation to Jungle, Tivoli, Denham Town, Rema or even Hannah Town. (Anyone knows?). Having last visited those areas around 1975, I just cannot relate to what the place has become. It's also quite interesting that an uptowner like Sarah Manley looks quite at home driving through those areas! Makes me go hhmmnnn!
The film directors wanted to interview a Don in order to add some zing/punch to their story. Interestingly, the only person who could come forward to put them in touch with some Shottas was Sarah Manley (of the famous Manley Clan). Manley made the contacts and received the go-ahead to take the camera crew et al into the heart of Craig Town to interview a few Shottas. An interesting interview followed, and the film crew received further Carte Blanche to speak with the Don who wore disguise.
Even though I spent many of my pre-teen years in West Kingston, I still cannot recall where Craig Town is in relation to Jungle, Tivoli, Denham Town, Rema or even Hannah Town. (Anyone knows?). Having last visited those areas around 1975, I just cannot relate to what the place has become. It's also quite interesting that an uptowner like Sarah Manley looks quite at home driving through those areas! Makes me go hhmmnnn!
1975?
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