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Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande

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In the racially turbulent UK of the early 70s, a group of black musicians came together in South London with a common love of rhythms and a message of peace. Cymande – with the dove as their symbol – combined jazz, funk, soul and Caribbean…

DirectorTim MacKenzie-Smith
ProducersBeatrice Read·Matt Wyllie

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Cast · Directed by Tim MacKenzie-Smith

MRMark Ronson
Mark Ronson
Self
VMVincent Mason
Vincent Mason
Self
DJDonald Johnson Jr.
Donald Johnson Jr.
Self
CCCut Chemist
Cut Chemist
Self
KAKool DJ Red Alert
Kool DJ Red Alert
Self
MA
Masta Ace
Self
LV
Louis Vega
Self
LLLaura Lee
Laura Lee
Self
MS
Mark Speer
Self

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Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande — streaming FAQ

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Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande is streaming on BFI Player and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player and BBC iPlayer.

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Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.