Reggaefilms.co.uk: Dickie Jobson passed away....

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Dickie Jobson passed away....
Just had some very sad news and heard that Dickie Jobson passed away yesterday on Christmas Eve. He will be remembered by everyone who knew his work, and most will remember him for his great film 'Countryman', he was also preparing to start shooting Countryman 2 in 2009.
"The Jamaica Film Academy had honoured Dickie Jobson at the February 2008 staging of the first Reggae Film Festival and screened his 1970s feature film “Countryman” in one of its rare Jamaican showings. Dickie Jobson was a friend and business associate of film makers Perry Henzell and Chris Blackwell, so it was no surprise when he ventured into film production with the romantic drama “Countryman” – one of the early efforts to continue the progressive move to indigenous feature film production established by “The Harder They Come”. The “Countryman” story of two American tourists cast away on the Hellshire beach where real-life fisherman Countryman lives, and the adventures that follow as police pursue them as suspected drug exporters, was typical of the 70’s era when Jamaica was viewed simply as a tropical paradise with an interesting culture. It’s famous scene when Countryman cooks a several course Jamaican meal on an outdoor fire and the delight the visitors express as they taste each new food surprise, has become a classic.
Like most other Jamaican films of that era, the acclaim for the director’s achievement has only come in modern times, and financial success may never materialize. Dickie Jobson was therefore delighted to be honoured at the Reggae Film Festival earlier this year and to enjoy the company of his film making friends, including his cousin, film maker Wayne Jobson.
As part of the Island Jamaica film and music team, Dickie was associated with every film project of that prolific organization, and assisted many overseas film production companies to interact with Jamaica. The name of Dickie Jobson and his beautiful film “Countryman” will be forever memorialized in the Hall of Fame of the Jamaican film industry. On behalf of the Jamaica Film Academy, and as a personal friend, please allow me to extend honours on his passing."
(Text taken from an article written by Barbara Blake Hannah 25th Dec.2009)
Posted by Reggae Films UK at 5:32 PM

15 comments:
Ronnie Barakat said...
Farewell my friend, I will always remember your contribution to helping to establishing the career of the musician of the last century the great Bob Marley.Ronnie Barakat.
December 26, 2008 12:01 AM
MFW said...
I saw Dicko at 2 parties last week we danced , hung out and I just cant believe that you are no longer here with us... We shall all miss your sense of fun, endurance, intelligence, and this Bud's for you my friend.The definite end of an era.Nuff LoveMaxine
December 26, 2008 3:32 PM
dennis said...
I nominate Dickie for our next National Hero.Dennis R.
December 26, 2008 4:08 PM
Del said...
I am so saddened at the passing of Dickie, he still had so much more to give. May his soul rest in peace and may his memories live on.Del Crooks - Jamaica
December 26, 2008 8:38 PM
The Brownery said...
A sad goodbye to a gentleman, a quiet genius, and a lovely generous man - from Dickie's friends at Studio Eight Productions. We believed in the Countryman Two project and we so looking forward to realising Dickie's dream.
December 26, 2008 9:35 PM
GAFFA said...
Richard; Ah kno Puff waan bless yuh up....All LOVE Bloods. The Spirit Lives.
December 27, 2008 7:04 AM
Anonymous said...
My Dickie "ElFego Backa" man ahead of his time, Video Real Estate, first TV add for a real estate development in Jamaica, Cardif Hall. So many ideas we could have built on. Spoke to me on Monday 22nd .......if I only knew... Great Guy, good friend to all P & L Bro.David Guilfoyle.
December 27, 2008 10:05 PM
Anonymous said...
thanks so much for not only one of the greatest Reggae films of all time, but one of the greatest soundtracks.
December 27, 2008 10:51 PM
Anonymous said...
It was a sad day when we lost Dickie Jobson, an elegant gentleman in the truest sense, modest and humble, and a raconteur with a rapier wit. He was a doting father, a loving son, brother, cousin and friend. Dickie was generous, kind and compassionate and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. My condolences to the Jobson family.
December 28, 2008 11:42 PM
simochau said...
Dickie u just called me from Kingston to Hong Kong on the Christmas Eve 10am Yan Yan was glad to hear u but now u left us behind gone with the winds u told me u want to come visit china & making Countrymon II together chinese audience would love to see the Fastestmon on Earth & Greatest Hero Jamaican Countrymon as Dickie Jobson rest in peace 1love yanyan hk
December 29, 2008 11:50 AM
Sanwad said...
yea man, the reggae world will miss him.
January 02, 2009 10:39 PM
Reggae Films UK said...
http://www.unitedreggae.com/articles/n254/123108/remembering-dickie-jobson
January 03, 2009 9:44 AM
Danny Ennevor said...
Dicko.. I could not believe the news when Jimmy called. We had not seen you for some time but you always kept in touch. Was just joking the other day how when you were standing beside me as my best man 47 years ago waiting for the wedding to begin you whispered "It's not to late Dans the car keys are in my pocket"! We'll miss you Dicko.. God Bless.
January 11, 2009 4:22 PM
Anonymous said...
A kind wonderful man meet Dickie whilst visiting countryman 2007 Will be greatly missed but memories always remain God Bless you my friend susanna
January 28, 2009 3:53 PM
Anonymous said...
See the article below for info on Dickie's life...http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5592961.ece
February 17, 2009 11:24 AM

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