Film
White Riot
Dir. Rubika Shah, UK, 2019, 80 mins. With. Red Saunders, Dennis Bovell, Mykaell Riley.
Rubika Shah's vital prize-winning documentary, expanded from her 2017 short film of the same name, explores how 70s London protest movement Rock Against Racism (RAR) confronted British fascists head-on. In the late 1970s Britain was in turmoil, with industrial strife and a lurch to the right which established the racist National Front as an ugly presence on the streets and a potential force in parliament. One salvation, politically and culturally, came in the form of punk rock, whose musicians were angry, rebellious and touched the hearts and minds of the nation’s youth. Rock Against Racism was formed in 1976 in partial response to ‘music’s biggest colonialist’ Eric Clapton and his support of racist MP Enoch Powell. As neo-Nazis recruited the nation’s youth, RAR’s multicultural punk and reggae gigs provided rallying points for resistance. This engaging, energising documentary brilliantly chronicles this confrontation, incorporating archive footage and contemporary interviews to create an evocative picture of what became a highly effective movement. A timely and unfortunately still very relevant film, it is full of contemporary echoes.
Reclaim The Frame
Watch the Reclaim The Frame panel discussion here. It was recorded in June and is hosted by author Daniel Rachel with Rubika Shah (director), Bengi Unsal (lead programmer for Meltdown Festival) plus performances from Gary Powell (The Libertines), DJ and journalist; Bill Brewster & UK reggae artist and former member of The Slits; Hollie Cook.
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Rubika Shah's vital prize-winning documentary, expanded from her 2017 short film of the same name, explores how 70s London protest movement Rock Against Racism (RAR) confronted British fascists head-on. In the late 1970s Britain was in turmoil, with industrial strife and a lurch to the right which established the racist National Front as an ugly presence on the streets and a potential force in parliament. One salvation, politically and culturally, came in the form of punk rock, whose musicians were angry, rebellious and touched the hearts and minds of the nation’s youth. Rock Against Racism was formed in 1976 in partial response to ‘music’s biggest colonialist’ Eric Clapton and his support of racist MP Enoch Powell. As neo-Nazis recruited the nation’s youth, RAR’s multicultural punk and reggae gigs provided rallying points for resistance. This engaging, energising documentary brilliantly chronicles this confrontation, incorporating archive footage and contemporary interviews to create an evocative picture of what became a highly effective movement. A timely and unfortunately still very relevant film, it is full of contemporary echoes.
Reclaim The Frame
Watch the Reclaim The Frame panel discussion here. It was recorded in June and is hosted by author Daniel Rachel with Rubika Shah (director), Bengi Unsal (lead programmer for Meltdown Festival) plus performances from Gary Powell (The Libertines), DJ and journalist; Bill Brewster & UK reggae artist and former member of The Slits; Hollie Cook.
Our Reopening page contains up to date info about the changes we've made to help you have a safe and enjoyable visit.
Event sold out?
Email info@plymouthartscentre.org to be added to the waiting list. Please indicate your name, date and time of the event, number of tickets you require, and the best phone number to contact you on. We'll be in touch if tickets become available.
