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FREE STEPPIN RAZOR THE LIFE OF PETER TOSH PDF John Masouri | 496 pages | 01 Sep 2013 | OMNIBUS PRESS | 9781847728364 | English | London, United Kingdom The Life of Peter Tosh : Steppin' Razor | Reggae Vibes Looking for a movie the entire family can enjoy? Check out our picks for family friendly movies movies that transcend all ages. For even more, visit our Family Entertainment Guide. See the full list. Title: Stepping Razor: Red X On a fall night inthree men forced their way into Peter Tosh's home in Kingston, Jamaica. Inside, they drew guns and forced their way upstairs where they confronted Tosh and some friends. Tosh was beaten, pistol- whipped and then shot several times. Five others were shot before the gunmen fled. The victims were rushed to the hospital, but it was too late for Tosh. He died shortly after. Stepping Razor: Red X, the documentary, explores the life of the late Peter Tosh, reggae artist, Jamaican folk hero, prophet and radical political activist. Based on his personal taped diaries, the Red X tapes, the film reveals the inner thoughts of this volatile musician. His closest friends and associates talk about the many sides of Peter Tosh, explaining his fiery career and dramatic death. Archival interviews with Tosh and rare Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh footage fill Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh this picture of the Rasta visionary. Written by Clint Weiler. When reggae star Peter Tosh was murdered in his Jamaican home inhe left behind a legacy of not only his brilliant music, but also a legacy of his political struggles for equal rights and justice in Jamaica. The no less brilliant Canadian documentary, "Stepping Razor: Red X", evocatively captures the spirit of a man who was as passionate as he was controversial. Like the last thoughts of a dying man, the film Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh through minutes, recounting incident after incident, without ever losing hold of the viewer's attention. Director Nicholas Campbell seamlessly weaves together interviews, concert footage and surreal recreations of the murder, to bring Peter Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh back from the dead Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh at least a short period of time. The film begins with a recounting of the murder, and we see several friends of Tosh's theorizing about the motives and who they believe could be behind it. We then jump to interviews with Tosh's parents talking about when he was a kid. The film recounts Tosh's life, while Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh tracking to explore the various issue that Tosh was concerned with such as the legalization of marijuana, police brutality, and ghetto poverty. Throughout, we see eerie images of the murder. What makes the film even more eerie is that it is narrated by Tosh himself. Campbell used the actual "Red X" tapes named after the fact that whenever Tosh saw his name on a government documentit was marked with a red X that Tosh was working on from until his death. These tapes were basically a spoken word autobiography. Campbell compliments Tosh's voice over with rapid images of the Jamaican landscape. Some times the camera races through the streets of Kingston, and sometimes it races through Tosh's own house, letting us see what Tosh saw in his everyday life. What makes "Stepping Razor: Red X" so Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh is that it works on many levels. It is a documentary on Peter Tosh's life, it is an investigation into his death, it is a concert film, it is a tribute to reggae music, is a celebration of freedom of expression. It is all these things, yet it never seems cluttered. The film is like a vivid dream: it's so short but it means so much. It's sad that this is one of only two films by Campbell as a director. He makes his living as an actor, currently starring as the title character in the somewhat cheesy CBC drama, "Da Vinci's Inquest". I guess he needs the money. I can't wait until he pockets enough to make another film. Looking for something to watch? Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. Visit our What to Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh page. Sign In. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Full Cast and Crew. Release Dates. Official Sites. Company Credits. Technical Specs. Plot Summary. Plot Keywords. Parents Guide. External Sites. User Reviews. User Ratings. External Reviews. Metacritic Reviews. Photo Gallery. Trailers and Videos. Crazy Credits. Alternate Versions. Rate This. Inside, they drew guns and forced their way upstairs where they confronted Tosh and some Director: Nicholas Campbell. Writer: Nicholas Campbell. Available on Amazon. Added to Watchlist. Must-see films. Oh the films I have seen. Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Edit Did You Know? Trivia The Red X of the title refers to a series of autobiographical tapes that Peter Tosh was secretly compiling prior to his murder inwhich remained undiscovered for years afterwards. Tosh, who was increasingly suffering from paranoia, believed that any official documentation bearing his name was marked with a red X. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report this. Add the first question. Edit Details Country: Canada. Language: English. Runtime: min. Color: Black and White Color Fujicolor. Edit page. October Streaming Picks. Back to School Picks. Clear your history. Stepping Razor: Red X () - IMDb Tosh, who was awarded an Order of Merit by the Jamaican Government inwould have turned 76 today. This echoes calls for reggae king Bob Marley to be made a national hero, but they have so far fallen on deaf ears. Barnett is seriously hoping that the authorities will contemplate putting the Tosh motion into action. He pointed out that Tosh was an anticolonialism champion and, along with Bob Marley, helped to brand Jamaica, not just as a cultural superpower, but as a moral power and force for Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh in the world. Along with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, he was one of the core members of the band The Wailing Wailers —after which he established himself as a successful Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh artiste and a promoter of Rastafari. Inthe Rolling Stones record label contracted Tosh and released the album Bush Doctorwhich introduced Tosh to a larger audience. It made Tosh one of the best-known reggae artistes across the globe. Tosh lit a marijuana spliff and lectured about legalising cannabis, lambasting attending dignitaries Michael Manley and Edward Seaga for their failure to enact such a Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh. Tosh was murdered at his house in Jamaica on September 11, A virtual Peter Tosh programme is being produced for today. There will be rare footage of past Peter Tosh performances and interviews to be screened on the special Peter Tosh YouTube channel. Also, there will be a special Peter Tosh panel session organised by his daughter, Niambe Tosh, the head of the Peter Tosh estate, and some of her siblings. View the discussion thread. Skip to main content. Photo Video. Previous Pause Next. Intro to larger audiences Inthe Rolling Stones record label contracted Tosh and released the album Bush Doctorwhich introduced Tosh to a larger audience. Steppin' Razor: The Life of Peter Tosh by John Masouri Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — Steppin' Razor by John Masouri. One of reggae's most extraordinary stories, the life of Peter Tosh came Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh an end when he was brutally murdered in Now revered Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh only to Bob Marley among reggae audiences worldwide, Tosh was awarded the Order of Steppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh as Jamaica celebrated fifty years of independence. Set against a backdrop of s Jamaica, Steppin' Razor, the Life of Peter Tosh tells the stori One of reggae's most extraordinary stories, the life of Peter Tosh came to an end when he was brutally murdered in We also see Tosh's darker side revealed in tales of the singer's fascination with the occult, and told in unprecedented detail is the story of his untimely and tragic demise. Get A Copy. Audio CD. Published September 1st by Buck 50 Productions first published May More Details Original Title. Other Editions 9. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Steppin' RazorSteppin Razor the Life of Peter Tosh sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. May 16, Mat rated it it was amazing Shelves: biographymusic-relatedto-read-again. This is a brilliantly researched and written in-depth biography of the 'bush doctor' reggae superstar - Peter Tosh. I first discovered Tosh's music back inafter going through a terrible year inat a time when I was just starting to find a new direction in my life. Many reggae fans, including myself, start off listening to Bob Marley's records and only later, if they are still interested, graduate towards the music of Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer.