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Life and Lyrics

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of London's urban music scene, Life and Lyrics follows the journey of a south London DJ, Danny, and his crew as they battle on stage with their north London rivals. Life & Lyrics is also a story of unrequited love as Danny unwittingly falls for a singer from the rival crew, soon forced to realise the dangers and implications involved.

Details

Year
2006
Type of project
Features
Running time
tbc
Format
35mm
Director
Richard Laxton 1st Feature
Producer
David Thompson, Jeff Abberley, Julia Blackman
Co-Producer
David Thompson, Jeff Abberley, Julia Blackman
Editor
Tracey Wadmore-Smith
Screenwriter
Ken Williams
Director of Photography
John Daly
Sound
Rupert Ivey
Principal cast
Ashley Walters, Louise Rose
Music Supervisor
Liz Gallacher

Genre

Music Black Drama Dance

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Fiesta Productions

c/o Goldcrest Post
1 Lexington Street
London W1F 9AF
UK

T +44 (0)20 7437 7972

Sales Company

Beyond Films

41–42 Berners Street
London W1T 3NB
UK

T+44 (0)20 7323 3377

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