The Story of Lovers Rock

The Story of Lovers Rock

2011
1h 37m
6.0

6.0/10

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

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Splice Post
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date September 30, 2011
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2149221
Website Visit Site

Cast

Levi Roots
Levi Roots

Self

Janet Kay Baxter
Janet Kay Baxter

Self

Maxi Priest
Maxi Priest

Self

Paulette Harris-German
Paulette Harris-German

Self

Angie Le Mar
Angie Le Mar

Self

Key Crew

Menelik Shabazz
Director