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The Story of Lovers Rock

1h 37m2011Menelik Shabazz
IMDb: 6.3/10Rotten: 86%
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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.

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Girl PowerUb40Black British YouthLovers RockMaxi Priest

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What is The Story of Lovers Rock (2011) 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…

Who stars in The Story of Lovers Rock?

The Story of Lovers Rock stars Levi Roots (Self), Janet Kay Baxter (Self), Maxi Priest (Self), Paulette Harris-German (Self), Angie Le Mar (Self). The film was directed by Menelik Shabazz.

How long is The Story of Lovers Rock?

The Story of Lovers Rock has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated N/A.

Is The Story of Lovers Rock worth watching?

The Story of Lovers Rock holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Documentary, Music, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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