Set in 1980s south London, during the rise of reggae and the decline of punk, against the backdrop of Margaret Thatcher’s government, Babylon tells the story of Blue, a young Jamaican sound system DJ in Brixton, who dreams of making it big in the music industry. But as he navigates a world of racism, police brutality and systemic oppression, his hopes and dreams are constantly challenged. Babylon is a raw and unflinching portrayal of the realities faced by Black British youth in the 1980s.
Babylon
Director: Franco Rosso | Countries of production: United Kingdom | Year: 1980 | Length: 95 min
Language: English with English subtitles | Age: 15+ years
Genres: Fiction |
Topics: Race & Ethnicity
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