Event

The Story of Lovers Rock

Limited NY Theatrical Release
Wed. Nov 30 @ 9:40pm - Q&A - Quad
Thu. Dec. 1 @ 9:40pm - Q&A - Quad
Fri. Dec. 2 @ 9:40pm - Q&A - Quad
Sat. Dec. 3 @ 9:40pm - Q&A - Quad
Sun. Dec. 4 @ 9:40pm - Quad
Mon. Dec 5 @ 9:40pm - Quad
Tue. Dec. 6 @ 9:40pm - Quad

Lovers 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. Live performance, comedy sketches, dance, interviews and archive shed light on the music and the generation that embraced it. 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.
UK, 2011, 96mins, documentary, English, Menelik Shabazz, dir.

Q&A with Menelik Shabazz after the 11/30, 12/1, 12/2 and 12/3 screenings.