The Story of Lovers Rock (2011): Cast & Box Office
The Story of Lovers Rock is a 2011 music documentary directed by Menelik Shabazz, starring Maxi Priest, Levi Roots and Angie Le Mar. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $91,205 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Menelik Shabazz
- Genres
- Music , Documentary , Family
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Splice Post
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Story of Lovers Rock About?
The premise of The Story of Lovers Rock without spoilers.
The documentary uncovers a hidden chapter of 1970s‑80s Britain, where police harassment pushed black youths to find identity through music. They created Lovers Rock, a reggae sub‑genre that gained fame via UB40 and Maxi Priest; performances show its ‘girl‑power’ vibe that empowered women and highlight an overlooked era of British cultural history.
The Story of Lovers Rock Cast
Maxi Priest leads the cast, with Levi Roots and Angie Le Mar. Directed by Menelik Shabazz; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Menelik Shabazz
- Maxi Priest as themselves
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Levi Roots as themselves - Angie Le Mar as themselves
- Paulette Harris-German as themselves
Also Starring in The Story of Lovers Rock
· 1 more- Janet Kay Baxter Themselves
More from Menelik Shabazz
More films directed by Menelik Shabazz: Time and Judgement: A Diary of a 400 Year Exile and Burning an Illusion.
The Story of Lovers Rock Box Office
The Story of Lovers Rock grossed $91,205 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$91.2K
- International
- $91.2K
The Story of Lovers Rock Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Story Of Lovers Rock - Official Trailer
Seen The Story of Lovers Rock?
The Story of Lovers Rock FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Story of Lovers Rock, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Story of Lovers Rock?
The Story of Lovers Rock runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Story of Lovers Rock released?
The Story of Lovers Rock was released on September 30, 2011.
Who directed The Story of Lovers Rock?
The Story of Lovers Rock was directed by Menelik Shabazz.
More films by Menelik Shabazz Who is in the cast of The Story of Lovers Rock?
The Story of Lovers Rock stars Maxi Priest, Levi Roots and Angie Le Mar, among 5 credited actors.
How much did The Story of Lovers Rock make at the box office?
The Story of Lovers Rock grossed $91,205 worldwide.
Does The Story of Lovers Rock have a post-credit scene?
No. The Story of Lovers Rock has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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