The Story of Lovers Rock
The Secret World of a Generation and the Birth of a Reggae Genre
2011 | 97m | English
Popularity: 0.7 (history)
| Director: | Menelik Shabazz |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
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| Director: | Menelik Shabazz |
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| Keywords | girl power, ub40, black british youth, lovers rock, maxi priest |
| Production Companies | Splice Post |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 03, 2025 Entered: May 14, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Levi Roots | Self |
| Janet Kay Baxter | Self |
| Maxi Priest | Self |
| Paulette Harris-German | Self |
| Angie Le Mar | Self |
| Name | Job |
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| Ian Watts | Director of Photography |
| Julian Sabath | Editor |
| Jackie Lodge-West | Costume Design |
| Menelik Shabazz | Director |
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| Paulette Harris-German | Associate Producer |
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