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Miss Jobson

2025 · 1h 20m · Amanda Sans Pantling · Documentary
English

Efficiently known as the "Rasta Lawyer" or "Poor People's Lawyer," Diane Jobson has spent her life fighting for the fundamental rights of the poor in the ghetto. Now in her 80s, Diane reflects on a life devoted to defending the marginalised of Jamaica, while preparing to retire on her own terms. Between weekends with her best friend Sally, clouds of ganja smoke, and candid, wry observations about aging, Diane emerges as a rebel soul to the end. A terrible driver, a tireless advocate, and a woman who will never stop living fully.

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About this film

Efficiently known as the "Rasta Lawyer" or "Poor People's Lawyer," Diane Jobson has spent her life fighting for the fundamental rights of the poor in the ghetto. Now in her 80s, Diane reflects on a life devoted to defending the marginalised of Jamaica, while preparing to retire on her own terms. Between weekends with her best friend Sally, clouds of ganja smoke, and candid, wry observations about aging, Diane emerges as a rebel soul to the end. A terrible driver, a tireless advocate, and a woman who will never stop living fully.

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Who made it

Cast

DJ
Diane Jobson
Self
SH
Sally Henzell
Self
RM
Rohan Marley
Self
BM
Bob Marley
Self (archive footage)
RB
Richard Booker
Self
KK
Khadine "Miss Kitty"
Self
OD
Omarley Dennis
Self

Crew

Amanda Sans Pantling
Amanda Sans Pantling
Directing

Details

Title Miss Jobson
Year 2025
Runtime 1h 20m
Spoken Language English
Genre Documentary
Director Amanda Sans Pantling
IMDb ID tt38715237

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