Babylon
A British Cult Classic....While hoping to win a Sound System competition, Blue (Brinsley Forde) looks to fight against the struggles he faces as a Black man in 1980s Britain. Set against the backdrop of a newly-installed Thatcher government, the end of punk and the rise of mod and ska, and featuring a raucous reggae soundtrack, Babylon is a potent mix of music and social realism.
Screenwriter Martin Stellman (Quadrophenia) and director Franco Rosso (Dread, Beat and Blood) present an uncompromising look at urban survival on the streets of South London, expertly shot by celebrated cinematographer Chris Menges (The Killing Fields).
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UK | 1980 | 95 mins
Director
Franco RossoStarring
Archie Pool, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Jah Shaka, Karl Howman, Trevor Laird, Victor Romeo EvansLanguages
English
Reviews
Timeless classic. As relevant now as it was in 1980 sadly.
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