The Story of Lovers Rock

The Story of Lovers Rock (2011)

The Secret World of a Generation and the Birth of a Reggae Genre

  • Genre: Documentary, Music, Family
  • Release Date: 2011-09-30
  • User Rating: 6/10 from 2 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 37min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Splice Post
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • Director: Menelik Shabazz
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Summary

In the 70s and 80s Britain was rife with racial tension and police harassment particularly against black British youths. These youths were the rebel generation who were also searching for an identity. They created a music - a sub genre of reggae known as Lovers Rock. This music became a global brand through artists like UB40 and Maxi Priest. The music brought a level of intimacy between young people that was unique. It was also 'girl power' music that empowered a generation of young women. Through comedy, live performance, dance, interviews and archive the film takes you back to an untold era of British cultural, music and political history.

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  • Levi Roots

    as Self
  • Janet Kay Baxter

    as Self
  • Maxi Priest

    as Self
  • Paulette Harris-German

    as Self
  • Angie Le Mar

    as Self
Directing Menelik Shabazz Director
Editing Julian Sabath Editor
Camera Ian Watts Director of Photography
Production Paulette Harris-German Associate Producer
Costume & Make-Up Jackie Lodge-West Costume Design

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