White riot
2020
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Britain, late-1970s. Punk is exploding. The country is deeply divided over immigration. The National Front, a far-right political party, is gaining strength as politicians like Enoch Powell push a xenophobic agenda. Outraged by a racist speech from Eric Clapton, music photographer Red Saunders teams up with like-minded creatives to create Rock Against Racism. The RAR zine reports on stories and issues that the mainstream British media ignores, like the police's controversial suspected persons powers, and speaks directly to the youth of Britain. The National Front begins to strike back, committing acts of violence against RAR supporters, but the momentum spreads virally across the UK and Europe, becoming a grassroots youth movement, while The Clash, Steel Pulse, and other top bands of the day jump on board. White Riot is a moment in time when a generation challenged the status quo, and music changed the world.
Main title:
Author:
Shah, Rubika, director, screenwriterGibbs, Ed, screenwriter, film producerSaunders, Red, 1945-, intervieweeRobinson, Tom, (Rock musician), interviewee, performerSham 69 (Musical group), performerClash (Musical group), performerSteel Pulse (Musical group), performer
Imprint:
[Australia] : Icon Home Entertainment, [2020]
Collation:
1 videodisc (approximately 80 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Notes:
English dialogue. English for the hearing impaired.
Credits:
Written by Ed Gibbs and Rubika Shah ; directed by Rubika Shah.
Audience:
Rated: MA15+
System details:
PAL ; Region 4.
ISBN:
9339065010763
Dewey class:
781.66
Language:
English
Subject:
Rock Against Racism (London, England)Rock music -- Political aspects -- Great Britain -- 20th centuryRock musicians -- Political activity -- Great Britain -- 20th centuryProtest movements -- Great Britain -- 20th centuryAnti-racism -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryRock music -- 1961-1970Rock music -- 1971-1980Protest songsDocumentary filmsConcert filmsNonfiction filmsVideo recordings for the hearing impaired
BRN:
427163
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | DVD M15+ | 781.66 WHI | Available |