Movies: Linton Kwesi Johnson

  • 2024
    Blitz

    Blitz (2024)

    Blitz

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    In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him....

    Blitz
  • 2017
    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers (2017)

    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

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    Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation of Richard Branson, Neneh Cherry, Paul Cook, Sly Dunbar, Paul Weller, John Lydon, Joe Strummer, Siouxsie Sioux, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perr...

    Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
  • 2003
    Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

    Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003)

    Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

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    Gil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the first time-from being one of the first black children to integrate an all white Southern state schoo...

    Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
  • 2020
    Punk and New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale

    Punk and New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale (2020)

    Punk and New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale

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    The programme includes The Damned’s set-smashing performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test and the Sex Pistols' anarchic trip on the Thames. It also features powerful live performances from Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Gang of Four, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Tu...

    Punk and New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale
  • 1982
    Upon Westminster Bridge

    Upon Westminster Bridge (1982)

    Upon Westminster Bridge

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    Considered one of the best ‘dub’ poets of his time, Mikey Smith is internationally renown for the socially engaged form and content of his work. Originally made for BBC2’s Arena, Upon Westminster Bridge profiles Smith’s poetry and politics through pe...

    Upon Westminster Bridge
  • 1984
    Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt

    Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt (1984)

    Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt

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    A portrait of Salford-born poet, storyteller and comic, John Cooper-Clarke. His poems, a satirical blend of humour and social comment, are delivered at a fast pace, often with musical backing. His style, and that of his contemporary Linton Kwesi John...

    Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt
  • 1979
    Dread Beat an' Blood

    Dread Beat an' Blood (1979)

    Dread Beat an' Blood

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    Follows dub poet master Linton Kwesi Johnson out of the recording studio onto the Brixton streets....

    Dread Beat an' Blood
  • 2006
    Hitmusik: Konsten att sätta rytm till revolt

    Hitmusik: Konsten att sätta rytm till revolt (2006)

    Hitmusik: Konsten att sätta rytm till revolt

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    Documentary about feminism in music and the challenges it has faced through the years from the '70s to present day....

    Hitmusik: Konsten att sätta rytm till revolt
  • 2004
    Linton Kwesi Johnson: Live in Paris

    Linton Kwesi Johnson: Live in Paris (2004)

    Linton Kwesi Johnson: Live in Paris

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    In his first-ever video concert, reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson bares his soul to a packed house at the Zenith in Paris in 2004, backed by the Dennis Bovell Dub Band. Tracks include "Di Eagle an Di Beat," "Want Fi Goh Rave," "Sonn'y Lettah," "Dread...

    Linton Kwesi Johnson: Live in Paris