Screening: Babylon

Set in Thatcher-era South London, Babylon (Dir Franco Rosso, 1980) follows Blue, a young reggae DJ striving to make his mark on the sound system scene while navigating the everyday racism faced by Black Britons.
 
As tensions mount with employers, neighbours and the police, the film paints a raw portrait of working-class life in Brixton and Deptford during a period of rising racial conflict.
 
Driven by a powerful reggae and dub soundtrack, Babylon has become a landmark of Black British cinema, capturing both the vibrancy of sound system culture and the pressures shaping it.

This event is part of a series of screenings and talks curated by Dr Clive Chijioke Nwonka for The Music is Black Festival from East Bank at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

This screening will take place at UCL East Cinema, 1 Pool Street, London, E20 2AF.

Approximate duration: 1 hour 35 minutes
Recommended age guidance: 15+
Under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Content warnings
Please note that this film may include 

For more information, or to discuss any individual concerns, please contact Will McKinna-Hannagan directly at w.mckinna-hannagan@ucl.ac.uk