Pauline Black
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Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Romford, Essex, England, UK
Adult: No
Birthday: October 23, 1953
Age: 71 years old
Gender: Female
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Dance Craze
Overview: Rocksteady to both a visual and musical documentary of the big shots of the English 2-Tone movement of the late 1970s that has the exhaustive, high-energy performances exploding onto stage. Jump, shout, twist and crawl and dance to the tunes of Ska and its anthems of its rough riders and three-minute heroes captivated in the moment of a generation of England's concrete jungles and razor blade alleys. No longer on your radio but now on stage, together, with the likes of Madness, The Specials and The Beat et al, this concert footage of an era is a must-see, rare and fascinating look into a once vibrant youth culture of working-class England and its musical dance craze.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-02-10
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Punk and Its Aftershocks
Overview: Documentary about the pedigrees of punk featuring The Boomtown Rats, Sex Pistols, Pretenders, The Clash, The Jam, Madness, Ian Dury & The Blockheads, The Specials, Secret Affair, and many ...
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-10
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Skid Kids
Overview: Story about a group of young cyclist track riders and their effort to retain their track against long odds.
Genres: Family Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-02-01
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2 Tone: The Sound of Coventry
Overview: The story of how 2 Tone, a record label from Coventry went on to have a global impact. The brainchild of Jerry Dammers saw dance music with a message dominate the charts from 1979.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-09-30
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Two Tone Britain
Overview: Documentary tracing the history of the Two Tone record label which emerged in the late 1970s, the bands linked to it and their musical influences, and its place at the fore of promoting multi-cultural music and concepts and the Ska music revival.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-29
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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony
Overview: The closing ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, held at the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-08
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The Specials – A Message to You
Overview: The Specials don’t just write memorable songs - they soundtrack moments in history. This film explores how the band’s music was influenced by social, economic, and political events and how they have continued to shape contemporary music and popular culture internationally, with their message of unity and harmony in the face of ongoing political and social challenges.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-03-19
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Rudies Come Back (The Rise & Rise of 2-Tone)
Overview: Adrian Thrills investigates a new and exhilarating musical blend which is taking the country by storm. 2-tone is a unique mix of music, fusing together reggae, rock, soul, ska, blue beat and punk. With its home in Coventry and its roots in reggae, it derives its name and identity from the co-existence of its black and white members.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-03-12
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The Story of Skinhead
Overview: Don Letts examines the history of this notorious subculture in a fascinating documentary, which features interviews with members of different skinhead scenes through the decades. Beginning in the late 1960s, Don fondly recalls a time of multiracial harmony as youngsters bonded over a love of ska, reggae and smart clothes as white working-class kids were attracted to Jamaican culture and adopted its music and fashions. But when far-right politics targeted skinheads in the 1970s and 1980s, an ugly intolerance emerged, and Don reveals how the once-harmonious subgroup has since struggled to shake this stigma.
Genres: Documentary Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-14
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Funny Man
Overview: When Max Taylor wins the ancestral home of Callum Chance in a game of Poker, little does he realize that the game is far from over. One by one, Max's family are murdered by the Funny Man, a demonic jester with a varied and imaginative repertoire of homicidal techniques and an irreverent sense of humor. Meanwhile, Max's brother is on his way to the mansion with a bunch of hitchhikers who will be lucky to survive the night.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-06-10
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Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records
Overview: This stylish documentary about the iconic ska, reggae and rock-steady label is a timely and wide-ranging celebration of british Jamaican working-class youth culture.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-10-12
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White Riot
Overview: Exploring how punk influenced politics in late-1970s Britain, when a group of artists united to take on the National Front, armed only with a fanzine and a love of music.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-03
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Gershwin's Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World
Overview: The song "Summertime" was written by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward and although not thought to be directly involved, Ira Gershwin gets an official credit. The song soon developed a life of it's own beyond the original opera and has been recorded and adapted into many different styles of music from jazz to opera, rock to reggae, soul to samba. It has been recorded and performed in many different languages around the world and remains one of the most famous and best loved songs ever written. This documentary looks at its history, how it came to be created, and its subsequent history as it traveled through time and around the world. "Summertime" is the most covered song on the planet. At least 25,000 versions of it exist.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-23
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Coventry Cathedral: Building for a New Britain
Overview: In November 1940, German bombers destroyed much of the city centre of Coventry and reduced the city's medieval cathedral to rubble. Just 22 years later, in May 1962, a new cathedral designed by Basil Spence was consecrated on the site. Built in a bold modern style, incorporating the ruins of the old cathedral and adorned with a wealth of modern artworks, Coventry Cathedral is recognised today as one of Britain's greatest postwar buildings. Using a wealth of rarely seen archive film, together with voices from yesterday and today, the film tells the story of the new cathedral and of the times in which it was created.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-06-10
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Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story
Overview: Pauline Black is a multi-talented figure who dedicated four decades to music, while supporting and campaigning for racial equality. Featuring excellent archive and contemporary footage, the film charts Black’s history – from her adopted background to the racism, sexism and hostility she faced on her journey through British life and the entertainment industry. It’s engrossing, essential viewing.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-12
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Sounds Like It's Christmas with Ken Bruce
Overview: The broadcaster puts together his perfect Christmas playlist, and talks to some of the stars behind the festive classics, who choose their own favourite tinsel-covered tracks.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-12-21
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Blur: To the End
Overview: blur: To the End follows the unique relationship of four friends - and band mates of three decades - Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree as they come together to record new songs ahead of their sold-out, first ever shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2023.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-07-19
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The Selecter: Live at the Roundhouse
Overview: The Selecter led by their iconic frontwoman Pauline Black, alongside an incredible talented band of musicians, and co-fronted by original member Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson perform at The Roundhouse in London. The anarchic passion that fuelled Selecter gigs during the 2 Tone era is still there, except the pair (Pauline & Gaps) are more driven than ever. Their confidence is sky-high and they’re also writing the best songs of their career, which is saying something given the enduring popularity of hits like Three Minute Hero, Missing Words and On My Radio.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-05-23
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