The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC) is a nationwide network of film exhibitors, educators and programmers of Black representation on screen.

020 8470 0692   |  Instagram  |   Facebook   |   Twitter   |   Email  


The New Black Film Collective presents...

lovers rock (preview)

In partnership with BFI London Film Festival

Sunday, 18 October 2020 @ BFI Southbank

Another in Steve McQueen’s Small Axe collection of vivid memories, political indictments and historical artefacts depicting Black West Indian presence in London. 

In this edition, it’s a Saturday sometime in the 80s, Samson preps his sound system for Blues dance while Martha shimmies down her drainpipe, and Franklin, drenched in Brut, is primed to steal a heart. Red Stripe costs a pound, sweat drips from the walls as hips lock to the rhythm of lovers’ rock, and souls are possessed by dub vibrations. 

McQueen’s roving camera and luminous cast spread out and fill the screen. Inviting us to remember, not so much the good times, as the spectres of racism and violence loom, but the risk and reward of letting go for a night. (Tega Okiti)


Dir: Steve McQueen
Cast: Amarah-Jae St Aubyn, Michael Ward, Shaniqua Okwok, Kedar Williams-Stirling
Cert: TBC
Dur: 1hr 8mins




If you would like to screen your short or feature film at TNB Film Club, email info@tnbfc.co.uk

WHAT WE DO

FILM SCREENINGS
TNBFC and its members host a myriad of film festivals, film clubs and special seasons influenced by African Diaspora at venues across the country.

CONSULTANCY
We provide advice and support on programming African, Caribbean and diasporic film, as well as event management, training, audience development and diversity issues.

P.R. & MARKETING
Our PR team handle campaigns and previews for UK cinema and home entertainment releases of Black film content. Previous titles include- Queen & Slim, The Last Tree, Hero, Sorry To Bother You, The Hate U Give, Yardie.

DISTRIBUTION
We launched our distribution arm with the theatrical release of Dear White People in 2015 and aim to acquire more titles that tell untold stories. 

EDUCATION
We design teaching and learning materials on Black film, and deliver training for schools, colleges, cinemas, cultural centres and other organisations across the country.

Screen to be Seen!

 

 Privacy Policy