overs Rock, often dubbed ‘romantic reggae’ is a uniquely black British sound that developed in the late 70s and 80s against a backdrop of riots, racial tension and sound systems. Lovers Rock allowed young people to experience intimacy and healing through dance- known as ‘scrubbing’- at parties and clubs. This dance provided a coping mechanism for what was happening on the streets. Lovers Rock developed into a successful sound with national UK hits and was influential to British bands (Police, Culture Club, UB40) These influences underline the impact the music was making in bridging the multi-cultural gap that polarized the times. The film sheds light on a forgotten period of British music, social and political history. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 6.6/10 | |
Released: | September 30, 2011 | |
Runtime: | 97 min | |
Genres: | Documentary Music Family | |
Countries: | United Kingdom | |
Cast: | Dennis Bovell Angie Le Mar Paulette Harris-German Janet Kay | |
Crew: | Menelik Shabazz | |
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