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The Beat is the Law Part One
In the latter part of the 20th century Margaret Thatcher and her government radically changed the face of Britain. The main obstacle to this change centred around Sheffield, where the steel and coal industries were decimated after lengthy, ultimately unsuccessful union strikes. As tens of thousands found themselves on the dole, a new music movement flourished in abandoned industrial settings like The Leadmill, with bands like ClockDVA, Chakk and Pulp producing their own brand of industrial funk and quirky pop that reflected a city on the brink. Soon major record labels came courting, but found many of the most talented musicians unwilling to leave their beloved Sheffield. This first of two parts combines interviews with Jarvis Cocker, Richard Hawley and other Sheffield natives with some unbelievable archive footage of the times, creating a fascinating introduction to 80s Britain. Whether youíre a Sheffield native, or just visit once a year for Doc/Fest, youíll find this film a treat, and an insight to a Sheffield you might not ever have known existed.
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Credits
Director Filmography
- 2007, Nick's World of Synthesizers
- 2001, Made in Sheffield
Contact
Eve Wood
Producer/Director
Sheffield Vision ltd
eve@sheffieldvision.com
+44 07766662969
Screening
05 Nov 22:20
- Showroom 4
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08 Nov 16:45
- Showroom 1
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