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The First Rasta

4.020111h 26mMovieDocumentary

Going far beyond the standard imagery of Rasta—ganja, reggae, and dreadlocks—this cultural history offers an uncensored vision of a movement with complex roots and the exceptional journey of a man who taught an enslaved people how to be…

DirectorsHélène Lee·Christophe Farnarier
ProducersAlexandre Perrier·Percy Yip Tong

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Hélène Lee

TA
The Abyssinians
Themselves
LL
Leonard Percival Lowell
Self (archive footage)
MG
Marcus Garvey
Self (archive footage)
MRMax Romeo
Max Romeo
Self

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Which OTT platform streams The First Rasta?

The First Rasta is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The First Rasta on Netflix?

No, The First Rasta is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The First Rasta on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The First Rasta isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The First Rasta for free?

The First Rasta is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.