
Shottas
Sep 19—Sep 25, 2025
- Part of
- Classic Caribbean Cultures and
- BAM Film 2025
Directed by Cess Silvera (2002)
With
Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Louie Rankin, Wyclef Jean
Ky-mani Marley leads a star-studded cast, including musicians Wyclef Jean and Lou Rankin, in a film that holds strong among Jamaica's iconic crime-thrillers. Director Cess Silvera's Shottas reveals the struggle of people trapped in the ghettos of Jamaica as they do whatever they have to in order to survive—at all costs. Two childhood friends, played by Marley and Spragga Benz, begin their ruthless climb to the top of a criminal enterprise, set against a Miami chock-full of women and fast cars, in this undisputed fan-favorite, echoing the likes of crime classics The Harder They Come (1972), Klash (1995), Scarface (1983), and more.
UPCOMING Screenings
RUNNING TIME
95min
VENUE
FORMAT
Digital
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: $17
Members: $8.50
Please note: A $1.50 processing fee per ticket will be added to your order
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by
the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM programming provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Film provided by
The Thompson Family Foundation
Major support for programs in
the Lepercq Cinema is provided by
The Lepercq Charitable Foundation
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY
-
Film
The Harder They Come
Sep 20—Sep 21, 2025
The Harder They Come
Sep 20—Sep 21, 2025Perry Henzell’s epoch follows a country-boy in search of fame as he journeys through Jamaica under the guises of laborer, recording artist, convict, ganja dealer, and outlaw folk hero. -
Film
Babylon
Sep 20—Sep 23, 2025
Babylon
Sep 20—Sep 23, 2025Franco Rosso's incendiary film about a young dancehall DJ in South London pursuing his musical ambitions despite facing racism and xenophobia at every turn. -
Film
The Lunatic
Sep 20—Sep 25, 2025
The Lunatic
Sep 20—Sep 25, 2025The life of a genial lunatic in a small Jamaican village takes a startling turn when he meets a German tourist, Inga.
SUPPORT BAM
-
MEMBERSHIP
BAM Membership ($85+)
BAM Membership ($85+)
Enjoy half off stages and screens as a member. With valuable discounts, advance access to tickets, and invitations to special events, BAM Membership is your license to see more for less. -
SUPPORT
BAM Patrons ($2,000+)
BAM Patrons ($2,000+)
Priority access to premium seats, personalized ticket services, exclusive invitations, and more. -
SUPPORT
Young Producers ($500+)
Young Producers ($500+)
Young Producers are a dynamic group of patrons who share a unique passion for BAM programming and play an integral part in supporting BAM’s work.