Movies you can binge to celebrate National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Here’s a list of new and old island flicks to experience the warmth, white sands and bright colors of the Caribbean.

By Sasha-Ann Simons
Bob Marley photo’d by AP
The documentary "Bob Marley: Freedom Road" (2007) reveals a side of the late Jamaican reggae music icon that only his closest confidantes knew. (AP Photo/Str) Associated Press
Bob Marley photo’d by AP
The documentary "Bob Marley: Freedom Road" (2007) reveals a side of the late Jamaican reggae music icon that only his closest confidantes knew. (AP Photo/Str) Associated Press

Movies you can binge to celebrate National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Here’s a list of new and old island flicks to experience the warmth, white sands and bright colors of the Caribbean.

By Sasha-Ann Simons
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Looking for a way to celebrate National Caribbean-American Heritage Month? We’ve got you covered with Caribbean-made and island-themed movies that will transport you to the tropics.

Reset discusses the history of the month and movies to watch to mark the occasion.

GUEST: Anna-Lysa Gayle, freelance journalist and host of The Anna-Ly-Sis podcast