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1980 · 95 min Drama
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

Drama telling the story of Blue, a young man of Jamaican descent living in Brixton in 1980, as he hangs out with his friends, fronts a dub sound system, loses his job, struggles with family problems and has his friendships tested by racism.

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Year 1980
Country United Kingdom
Genre Drama
Director Franco Rosso
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (40 votes)

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Director Franco Rosso constructs a powerful contrast between the vibrant dub culture and the suffocating racism of early-80s Britain. He explores the protagonist's inner world, relying on documentary-like locations and a potent soundtrack that acts as a narrative force.

What lingers after the credits is the raw, emotional truth of a community under pressure and a powerful sense of unresolved tension. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Franco Rosso

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