Jamaica Film Unit (1951 - 1961) was a division of the Britain's Colonial Film Unit to produce educational and propaganda films in Jamaica. [1] It was headed by Martin Rennalls. [2] The unit had a mobile cinema for showing in rural areas. [3] The unit produced 41 films in Jamaica that preserve archival footage of historical events, interviews, music, dance, and other cultural activities. [4] Non-professional actors had roles in the films. [5]
Jamaica Film Unit (1951 - 1961) was a division of the Britain's Colonial Film Unit to produce educational and propaganda films in Jamaica. [1] It was headed by Martin Rennalls. [2] The unit had a mobile cinema for showing in rural areas. [3] The unit produced 41 films in Jamaica that preserve archival footage of historical events, interviews, music, dance, and other cultural activities. [4] Non-professional actors had roles in the films. [5]