The Story of Lovers Rock is a documentary film that tells the story of how Lovers Rock music defined a generation in the late 70’s and 80’s hugely impacting on British Pop Culture. 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.

Running time: 96 mins/colour/2011

Director and Producer: Menelik Shabazz

THIS FILM SCREENING IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!

Following the screening there will be a Q&A and discussion.

This screening will take place on Saturday 16 November 2024 from 14:00 to 16:30 GMT at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT. Nearest tube station is Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line).

Food and drinks will be on sale.

To book your place, go to https://tinyurl.com/xk2zb5vb

For this event we know that demand will be high but capacity is limited so entrance will be on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. Be on time to guarantee entry. We recommend a donation of £5.00 but welcome any amount so we can fund future events.

Please note that this event will be photographed for historical record and uploaded to the World Wide Web. By attending and participating in this event, you are giving your consent to be photographed and waiving any and all claims regarding the use of your image.