Sweet Sugar Rage (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Sweet Sugar Rage is a documentary film directed by Honor Ford-Smith, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. A popular Jamaican women's troupe uses improvisation and theater as consciousness-raising tools for both rural and urban audiences. Their performances speak directly to the daily experiences of women--the least empowered workers, who labor long hours for low wages with no benefits or rights to organize for better conditions. Using role-play and interviews with female cane workers, the collective develops dramatizations which analyze social issues and pinpoint their concerns.
Who’s in it. Sweet Sugar Rage stars Joan French, Hertencer Lindsay, Jennifer Jones and Ashley Brown, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Sugar Rage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Sugar Rage tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Sugar Rage (1985)?
- In US, Sweet Sugar Rage is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Sweet Sugar Rage?
- Sweet Sugar Rage stars Joan French, Hertencer Lindsay, Jennifer Jones, Ashley Brown and Alja Epp.
- When was Sweet Sugar Rage released?
- Sweet Sugar Rage was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.