The Story of Lovers Rock 1hr 37min

“Our children need to know what our stories are”

We pay tribute to Menelik Shabazz, a pioneer in the development of Black British cinema and in the forefront of British film-making for over 30 years. Menelik died prematurely in June 2021.

One of his most important films, this is the story of a uniquely British genre of reggae, a narrative of warmth, love and identity, born from the harsh black experience of the 1970’s and 80’s.

Palestine Underground 27min

“We resist in our music – together we are the revolution”

Hip-Hop musicians defy the walls, rules and check-points separating Palestinians in Israel from those in the occupied West Bank. Making their music across boundaries is more than dance and party – it is “therapy for the identity crisis” and “a re-birthing of the Palestinian community”.

The films will be followed by a discussion panel