The Story of Lovers Rock
2011, English. Directed by Menelik Shabazz.
The Secret World of a Generation and the Birth of a Reggae Genre
In the 70s and 80s Britain was rife with racial tension and police harassment particularly against black British youths. These youths were the rebel generation who were also searching for an identity. They created a music - a sub genre of reggae known as Lovers Rock. This music became a global brand through artists like UB40 and Maxi Priest. The music brought a level of intimacy between young people that was unique. It was also 'girl power' music that empowered a generation of young women. Through comedy, live performance, dance, interviews and archive the film takes you back to an untold era of British cultural, music and political history.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 30 September 2011
- Country
- United Kingdom
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The Story of Lovers Rock runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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The Story of Lovers Rock isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of Lovers Rock?
If you liked The Story of Lovers Rock, try Milli Vanilli, I Called Him Morgan, Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation.
Who directed The Story of Lovers Rock?
The Story of Lovers Rock (2011) was directed by Menelik Shabazz and stars Levi Roots, Janet Kay Baxter, Maxi Priest.