The Story of Lovers Rock (2011)

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. 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. Dir. Menelik Shabazz Runtime: 1hr 37mins Age rating: 12a After the film... Post-film discussion In collaboration with Enfield Caribbean Association, Black Film Club is a year-round programme of films that showcase Black talent, filmmakers, stories, voices and actors, across all genres for all audiences. Explore our programme of films here.