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The Story of Lovers Rock (2011)

The Story of Lovers Rock (2011)

Family Music Documentary

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

Release Date: 2011, September 30
Directors: Menelik Shabazz
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Splice Post
Cast: Levi Roots, Maxi Priest, Angie Le Mar, Janet Kay Baxter, Paulette Harris-German

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.

Keywords:

girl power ub40 black british youth lovers rock maxi priest