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The Story of Lovers Rock

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2011-09-301h 37m

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

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.

Directors
Menelik Shabazz
Editors
Julian Sabath

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  1. Levi Roots

    Levi Roots

    Self

  2. Janet Kay Baxter

    Janet Kay Baxter

    Self

  3. Maxi Priest

    Maxi Priest

    Self

  4. Paulette Harris-German

    Paulette Harris-German

    Self

  5. Angie Le Mar

    Angie Le Mar

    Self

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Status
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Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
girl powerub40black british youthlovers rockmaxi priest