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Wheel Up

Directed by Alicia G. Edwards
United States
2023
9 mins

Filmmaker Alicia G. Edwards provides an intimate look into the life and work of Walshy Fire, a Grammy Award-nominated music producer and DJ. From his Caribbean-tinged childhood, where he first experienced the dancehall and reggae music scenes, to his current work as an electrifying producer and performer, discover why audiences pull up whenever and wherever Walshy Fire takes the stage.


Alicia G. Edwards (Walshy Fire: Wheel Up) is a director based in Miami, Florida. She has earned fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Florida Humanities Council, and a Special Jury Award from Oolite Arts. Her short documentary called The Village (Free)dge was a commissioned collaboration between Oolite Arts and Community Justice Project.

  • Year
    2023
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Alicia G. Edwards
  • Cinematographer
    Jayme Gershen
  • Editor
    Jorge Rubiera
  • Genre
    Music/Musical, Documentary
  • Theme
    Music, Directed by Women

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