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'Reincarnated' is a 2013 documentary film about the musician Snoop Dogg's explorations of reggae and Rastafari culture, and his transformation into Snoop Lion. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2012, and was released to theaters March 21, 2013. It is a companion film to his 12th studio album, 'Reincarnated'. The film was shot by Andy Capper of 'Vice Magazine'.

Background



From the start, Snoop was known for his gangsta raps, G-funk beats, and reckless lifestyle. His popularity started back when he was a member of Death Row Records, where he released his debut album Doggystyle. The album sold more copies than any debut album ever had, making Snoop Doggy Dogg a well-known name.Quinn, Eithne. Nuthin but a G Thang: The Culture and Commerce of Gangsta Rap, n.d. Though he was famous for being gangsta, Snoop had shown that he wanted peace as well; especially after he just missed a conviction for murder in 1996 which helped him further himself even more from all the conflict happening in the industry around that time.Raj. The Day Snoop Dogg & Tupac Stopped Seeing Eye To Eye. The Smoking Section, May 14, 2013. http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2013/05/snoop-dogg-talks-tupac-beef. More recently, his peaceful and nonviolent state of mind became more evident, as he decided to begin participating the Rastafari faith, give himself a new name, and take on a new style of music.

Plot



As most of those who follow the Rastafari faith do, Snoop decided to go through a transformation into his new self; his new, Rastafari self.Price, Charles. 'Becoming Rasta: Origins of Rastafari Identity in Jamaica'. NYU Press, 2009. Reincarnated documents Snoop Dogg's transition into Snoop Lion, which involved him taking a trip to Jamaica to make a reggae album and discover more about the Rastafari faith. The documentary starts out by exploring Snoop's past; his time on Death Row Records, the loss of his friends Tupac and Nate Dogg, and the murder accusation.Stern, Marlow. VICE Filmmaker Andy Capper on Snoop Lion Doc, Chief Keef Series, More. The Daily Beast, March 15, 2013. http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/03/15/vice-filmmaker-andy-capper-on-snoop-lion-doc-chief-keef-series-more.html. The focus then shifts to his spiritual journey and new style of music. While in Jamaica, Snoop collaborated with a few famous reggae artists, including Bunny Wailer and Diplo, to create the 'Reincarnated' album, which focuses on love and nonviolence.Weiner, Jonah. The Lion Smokes Tonight. 'Rolling Stone', 2013. Wailer was Snoop's guide throughout the trip, leading him through his journey into Rastafari. The film includes many intimate moments with Snoop, where he discusses his personal thoughts and reasons for becoming Rasta. The documentary also includes the heavy marijuana smoking in which Snoop participated, which is a common practice among Rastafari, and a common stereotype of how they practice their faith as well.Price, Charles. 'Becoming Rasta: Origins of Rastafari Identity in Jamaica'. NYU Press, 2009.

Production



The film was directed and produced by Andy Capper of 'Vice Magazine'. Capper followed Snoop to Jamaica to record the transformation, and gathered intimate interview footage with him as well. Roughly 200 hours of footage was shot, which was then edited in a two-month span. The documentary was aired at SXSW and The Toronto International Film Festival in 2012.Stern, Marlow. VICE Filmmaker Andy Capper on Snoop Lion Doc, Chief Keef Series, More. The Daily Beast, March 15, 2013. http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/03/15/vice-filmmaker-andy-capper-on-snoop-lion-doc-chief-keef-series-more.html.Reincarnated Is Premiering at TIFF | VICE Canada. VICE. Accessed February 10, 2014. https://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/reincarnated-is-premiering-at-tiff.

Cast



* Dr. Dre

* Daz Dillinger

* Angela Hunte

* Ariel Rechtshaid

* Dre Skull

* Jahdan Blakkamoore

* Andrew aka Moon Bain

* Bunny Wailer

* Damian Marley

* Dave Dale and The Blue Mountain Coffee House Boys

* Sister Shirley Chung and Winston Martin

* The Alpha Boys

* Scaby Dread and the Dudus Family

* Cutty Corn

* Louis Farrakhan

* Shante Broadus

* Cori B.

* Maxine Stowe

* Stewart Copeland

* Diplo

* Snoop Dogg

Capper, Andy. Reincarnated. Documentary, Music, 2013.

Reception



In a review from 'The New York Times', writer Andy Webster states, enlightenment isnt as evident here as much as a woozy weariness, perhaps a long-term byproduct of being very, very stoned, regarding the authenticity of Snoop's journey throughout the film.Webster, Andy. Snoop Dogg, Now Snoop Lion, in Reincarnated. 'The New York Times', March 14, 2013, sec. Movies. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/15/movies/snoop-dogg-now-snoop-lion-in-reincarnated.html. In a review from the 'Los Angeles Times', writer Mikael Wood explains that the documentary does not teach viewers anything new about Snoop, and that it seems like just another component in the new album's marketing plan.Wood, Mikael. Review: Reincarnated Gets Personal with Snoop Lion. 'Los Angeles Times', March 14, 2013. http://articles.latimes.com/2013/mar/14/entertainment/la-et-ms-snoop-dogg-reincarnated-review-snopp-lion-20130315. In two other reviews by Shaka Griffith Griffith, Shaka. Im Putting Up A Resistance To Snoops Reggae Transformation. GlobalGrind.com, August 21, 2012. http://globalgrind.com/2012/08/01/putting-resistance-snoop-lion-reggae-transformation-shaka-griffith-blog/. and Rich Cline,Cline, Rich. Reincarnated. Accessed January 19, 2014. http://www.contactmusic.com/movie-review/reincarnated. there was mention of lack of authenticity as well; neither could say if the transformation should really be taken seriously. After the film was released, Bunny Wailer made a statement where he indicted Snoop of outright fraudulent use of the Rastafari faith.Weiner, Jonah. The Lion Smokes Tonight. 'Rolling Stone', 2013.

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