The Story of Lovers Rock (2011)
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.
Cast
- Levi Roots - Self
- Janet Kay Baxter - Self
- Maxi Priest - Self
- Paulette Harris-German - Self
- Angie Le Mar - Self
Keywords
girl power, ub40, black british youth, lovers rock, maxi priest
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story of Lovers Rock about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Story of Lovers Rock?
- The Story of Lovers Rock was directed by Menelik Shabazz.
- Who stars in The Story of Lovers Rock?
- The Story of Lovers Rock stars Levi Roots, Janet Kay Baxter, Maxi Priest, Paulette Harris-German, Angie Le Mar.
- How long is The Story of Lovers Rock?
- The Story of Lovers Rock has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Story of Lovers Rock?
- The Story of Lovers Rock is a Documentary, Music, Family film.
- Where was The Story of Lovers Rock produced?
- The Story of Lovers Rock was produced in United Kingdom.