The Story of Lovers Rock

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Levi Roots

Self

Age : 65 | Popularity : 3%

Janet Kay Baxter

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Maxi Priest

Self

Age : 62 | Popularity : 3%

Paulette Harris-German

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Angie Le Mar

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

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

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