Project Detail

8 Bar - The Evolution of Grime

Synopsis

From its DIY collaborative origins in London council estates and pirate radio, via its intricate musical influences, to a complicated emergence into the mainstream, this immersive and exciting documentary tracks the evolution of Grime music. With extraordinary access to the key originators, producers and musicians from the subculture, as well as behind the scenes footage and a wealth of archive, the film combines a nuanced overview of the genre with a vivid sense of its socio-political context and impact across three decades of rocky UK history and reactionary politics.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2021 - Create - World premiere

Details

Year
2021
Type of film
Features
Running time
93 min
Director
Ewen Spencer 1st Feature
Producer
Aleksandra Bilic, Jamie Clark, David Upshal

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

BBC Storyville

Sales Company

Gunpowder and Sky

280 Mare Street
London E8 1HE

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