What if in your 20’s you created a song that would become one of the most iconic Dancehall reggae tracks ever made? Now, imagine only finding out decades later, that young international artists had been sampling your vocals throughout? ‘Bam Bam: The Story of Sister Nancy’ is a feature documentary that explores the wild story behind the making of this melodic reggae
anthem, the reasons behind the songs meteoric rise to prominence and the empowering aftermath of a deception 30 years in the making.
From humble beginnings to embarking on a women’s empowerment music tour, the film captures how and why the song became so popular but also why Sister Nancy was oblivious to the fact that her producer wasn’t paying her share of royalties – despite Bam Bam! becoming the most sampled Reggae vocal worldwide. Nancy eventually found out about the deception but by then, her old manager had already died under suspicious circumstances. She was eventually awarded 10 years of past royalties and an equal split of all royalties going forward. As soon as the ink on the new deal dries, Sister Nancy
decides to quit her job as a banking accountant and go on tour. With the help of a slew of A-list pop and reggae celebrities who believe in her message, she mentors the next generation of conscious artists who are making good music while on tour. The documentary will be told through interviews, current day studio and tour footage, archival footage of Nancy and the Jamaican Reggae scene back in the day, re-creations of Nancy as a young musician and conversations with young artists. Ultimately this is an inspirational music
documentary about a woman dusting herself off after being held back by an industry known for silencing and abusing female artists and hell-bent on empowering others with her music and knowledge in order to make a difference. Proving to all that good music, no matter what, can’t
be stopped!