Afrika Eye 2011: The Story of Lovers Rock

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The Story Of Lover's Rock (12A)

Dir: Menelik Shabazz 96 mins, 2009, UK Please note: this was screened in Dec 2011

We are delighted to be bringing The Story Of Lover's Rock back after an overwhelming public response. The documentary charts the emergence of 'romantic reggae', a uniquely black British sound that came out of the late 70s and 80s against riots, racial tension and sound systems. Director Menelik Shabazz includes live performance, comedy, dance, interviews (Maxi Priest, UB40, Gregory Isaacs, Janet Kay, Tippa Irie and others) and archive footage in this evocative film to capture the spirit of Lovers Rock.

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Celebrated animator Michel Ocelot (director of the Kirikou adventures) returns with his first foray into 3D, combining it beautifully with classic silhouette animation.

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Five Bristol Stories

Five short films from digital storytelling project Bristol Stories that reveal the important people, places and events in the lives of Bristolians.

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