grassroots movement Rock Against Racism, which countered the surge of the British

neo-Nazi National Front in the 1970s. In a turbulent time of social unrest and

unemployment, easy scapegoats were the fading Empire’s immigrant communities –

Afro-Caribbean, Asian – with prejudice fueled by both politicians and out-of-touch

rock stars (Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart). Enter an impromptu coalition of anti-fascist

political groups, radical reggae, and punk bands (Steel Pulse, X-Ray Spex, The

Clash) and determined music fans, who came together for a concert of defiance and

deterrence.

Expanding on her acclaimed short film of the same title, Rubika Shah’s feature

documentary brings the past vividly to life. contemporary eye-witness testimonies,

archive footage, a stirring soundtrack and energized, DIY collage-style of video,

photo, and graphics recall the era’s underground music ‘zine scene. An inspirational

retelling of cultural resistance, all-too relevant to troubled modern times.