Generation Revolution
Synopsis
The London Black Revolutionaries, or ‘Black Revs’, have a predilection for dramatic, raucous, direct action. 'R Movement' challenge the idea of the ‘Staid and Serious’ political activist and 'The Black Dissidents' are a new organisation intent on furthering the fight against oppression along the lines of race, class and gender.
A chronicle of the evolution of characters as they experience personal and political awakenings, breakthroughs and, at times, disillusionment. A unique and original glimpse into the rewarding but difficult path that must be trodden in the struggle for personal, social and political liberation.
Details
- Year
- 2016
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 74 mins
- Director
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Cassie Quarless, Usayd Younis
- Producer
- Cassie Quarless, Usayd Younis
- Executive Producer
- Ashitey Akomfrah, Ameenah Ayub Allen
- Editor
- Nse Asuquo
- Sound
- Supervising Sound Editor: Roland Heap
- Composer
- Pete Cannon, Wayne Roberts
- Story Producer
- Lee Frank
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
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