Young Soul Rebels (15) - Part of Rip It Up Season

This newly BFI remastered landmark of Black, Queer & British film paints an authentic picture of late 70s London.

Youth culture and identity define this part-thriller, part-gay love story, part hang-out movie set in the simmeringly tense days before the Queen’s Silver Jubilee celebrations. Pirate radio DJs (and fashion icons) Chris and Caz spend their nights spinning discs at the local underground club that offers a home to anyone who feels different. Chris’ days are spent trying to get a legitimate radio show that celebrates funk and soul, while Chaz’s world is shattered after learning that his friend TJ was murdered while cruising in the park. The black community suspects the National Front are behind the killing, but the police have other ideas…

Young Soul Rebels explores British sub-cultures, community and prejudice in its unique and complex story. Whether you love soul, punk or queer cinema this film is sure…