The Story of Lovers Rock (2011)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Menelik Shabazz

Stars:

Dennis Bovell, Paulette Harris-German, Janet Kay

Cast

Credited cast:
Dennis Bovell
Paulette Harris-German	...	Herself
Janet Kay	...	Herself
Angie Le Mar
Maxi Priest
UB40

Storyline

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.

---

Genres:

Documentary | Family | Music

---

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 September 2011 (UK)

Also Known As:

The Story of Lover's Rock

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews