Film Screenings

 

 

Black History Studies will be showing engaging and educational films, movies and documentaries on various topics on Black History and Black Studies.

 

 

 


Often dubbed ‘romantic reggae', Lover's Rock is a unique British sound, developed against a backdrop of racial tension, the Brixton riots and sound systems in the late ‘70s and ‘80s. It went from being a small UK scene to become a global phenomenon that defined a generation through artists such as UB40 and Maxi Priest.

 

Directed by award winning director/producer Menelik Shabazz, The Story Of Lover's Rock combines comedy, live performance, interviews and archive footage to shed light on the music and the generation that embraced it. Contributors to the documentary include UB40; Maxi Priest; Levi Roots; Linton Kwesi Johnson; comedians Angie Le Mar, Robbie G and Eddie Nestor, alongside new artists such as Ava Leigh and Lovella Ellis.

 

Lover's Rock was the feel good music at parties and clubs that brought intimacy for young people in the ‘70s and ‘80s. The music allowed them to experience intimacy and healing through a dance known as "scrubbing". They identified with the music as it spoke to their notions of romantic love and formed a coping mechanism for what they were experiencing on the streets.


Despite international success, the genre has been hugely ignored by the British mainstream. Yet the music went on to influence a number of successful bands in the ‘80s such as Culture Club, Sade, and the Police. Today the music is being embraced by young talent such as Ava Leigh and Lovella Ellis, daughter of the legendary reggae artist Alton Ellis. The Story of Lover's Rock looks back with affection at a musical phenomenon that has an enduring appeal for audiences of all ages.

 

There will be a discussion after the screening with Menelik Shabazz. Bring a pen!

 

The Story of Lover's Rock DVD will be launched on the night and will be on sale for £12.


Running time 96 mins


 

"It's the music that matters, and that is put on the screen with real skill and affection"

Evening Standard

 

"Menelik Shabazz, has lovingly excavated the somewhat forgotten 70s subgenre of lover's rock"

The Guardian

 

"As a snapshot of a moment in time, it's hard to beat"

Empire

 

"Timely and perfectly balanced" Sight & Sound "A worthwhile film"

Time Out

 

"Shabazz conveys a love of the music and its culture"

New York Times

 

 

  

 

 

THIS FILM IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!! 

This event will take place on MONDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2012 from 6.45pm to 9.30pm. 

 

The event will be held at the PCS Headquarters (CLAPHAM JUNCTION), 160 Falcon Road, Clapham Junction, London SW11 2LN, (3 minutes walk from Clapham Junction mainline station. Buses to the venue 35, 37, 39, 49, 77, 87, 156, 70, 219, 239, 295, 319, 337, 334, 345, C3, G1).

 

Doors open at 6.00pm. The documentary will start at 7pm sharp! Hot food will be on sale.

 

 

There will be an admission charge of £6 per person (THIS IS NOT A LOYALTY CARD EVENT)

 

 

PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY. Refreshments will be on sale.

 

 

Places for the film screenings are limited so if you are interested in attending please reply as soon as possible to acknowledge your place. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so don't delay. Please confirm via email info@blackhistorystudies.com  how many of you will be attending this event Please can you also notify any cancellations made after confirmation.

 

 

We would appreciate if you could forward this information to all who you believe will be interested.

 

 

 

 

 

We look forward to seeing you for another exciting night of
Black History Studies