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The Music is Black: A British Story
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Members' Sunday Film Club: Pauline Black A 2-Tone Story
Discover Pauline Black’s extraordinary story on screen, followed by a special conversation with Pauline and director Jane Mingay about her life, music and the making of the film.
In conjunction with The Music Is Black exhibition at V&A East, discover the extraordinary life and legacy of Pauline Black, iconic lead singer of 2-Tone pioneers The Selecter. In this powerful and intimate feature documentary, Pauline reflects on her difficult upbringing as a mixed-race adoptee in 1950s Essex and her journey to finding her voice within Coventry’s groundbreaking 2-Tone music scene. Exploring themes of race, identity, gender and politics, the film considers the enduring relevance of Pauline’s story and the social impact of her music. Combining intimate interviews, archive footage and a storming soundtrack, the documentary features contributions from Don Letts, Skin, Damon Albarn, Sonia Boyce and Jools Holland.
Following the screening Pauline and the film's director Jane Mingay will take to the stage to discuss Pauline's life and work, while taking questions from the audience.
Following the screening Pauline and the film's director Jane Mingay will take to the stage to discuss Pauline's life and work, while taking questions from the audience.
