Leeds Black Film Club - The Story of Lovers Rock
Event date: April 13, 2010 19:30
Tagged as: culture migration roots
Seven Arts is based on Harrogate Road near the centre of Chapel Allerton. Find us just below Casa Mia Grande. It's opposite the Library and 30 yards down the road towards Leeds City Centre.
Regular buses run to the venue from the city centre (number 2, 3 or 3A) or from Headingley and Harehills (number 91).
There is no parking at Seven, but on-street parking is available on Harrogate Road and out-of-hours behind the Somerfield supermarket.
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Feature length documentary that tells the story of a genre of reggae that was created in the UK. Along with the music came the dancing and fashion that created a unique brand of lifestyle. Inspired by female artists Lovers Rock was the first ‘girl power’ music in the UK at a time of heightened political tension and racial unrest.
The film consists of memorable live performance (including Jean Adebambo before she sadly passed), interviews and light-hearted comedic memories that provides an untold portrait of the post Windrush generation.
Artists include: Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Jean Adebambo, Maxi Priest, Michael Gordon, Sandra Cross. Also featured are comedians; Angie Le Mar, Eddie Nestor, Robbie Gee, Wayne Rollins & Glenda Jaxson.
Due to the great interest in this film we stress that you arrive early for this one to get a good seat. We are hoping to have Menelik Shabazz (the producer) as guest speaker on the night, so a lot of memories will be re-kindled. By the way this is a premier and the LeedsBlackFilmClub are honored to be the first to show this film, so come along and walk down memory lane with us.
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