Don Letts

Documentary about Don Letts who played a leading role in pop history. Letts injected Afro-Caribbean music into the early punk scene and shot over 300 music videos including for Public Image Ltd. and Bob Marley, but also for teen sensations Musical Youth's reggae smash 'Pass The Dutchie'. Besides his enduring relationship with The Clash, the constant factor in Letts' eventful career as a DJ, manager, film director, musician and radio maker is that, from the 1970s on, he continued to draw attention to cultural issues, as he does today with his radio programme for BBC 6, Culture Clash Radio.

The death of punk icon and X-Ray Spex front-woman Poly Styrene sends her daughter on a journey through her mother's archives in this intimate documentary.

Featuring rarely seen archive and interviews, this documentary examines Bob Marley’s special relationship with Britain and reveals how he inspired a generation of black British youth.

"England 79" - 17 scenes from Great Britain the winter of discontent, 1979.

This stylish documentary about the iconic ska, reggae and rock-steady label is a timely and wide-ranging celebration of british Jamaican working-class youth culture.

The hitherto overlooked story of one of British music’s most influential and game-changing bands.

Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation of Richard Branson, Neneh Cherry, Paul Cook, Sly Dunbar, Paul Weller, John Lydon, Joe Strummer, Siouxsie Sioux, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and others. Released in 2017.

Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation of Richard Branson, Neneh Cherry, Paul Cook, Sly Dunbar, Paul Weller, John Lydon, Joe Strummer, Siouxsie Sioux, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and others. Released in 2017.

Don Letts examines the history of this notorious subculture in a fascinating documentary, which features interviews with members of different skinhead scenes through the decades. Beginning in the late 1960s, Don fondly recalls a time of multiracial harmony as youngsters bonded over a love of ska, reggae and smart clothes as white working-class kids were attracted to Jamaican culture and adopted its music and fashions. But when far-right politics targeted skinheads in the 1970s and 1980s, an ugly intolerance emerged, and Don reveals how the once-harmonious subgroup has since struggled to shake this stigma.

Don Letts examines the history of this notorious subculture in a fascinating documentary, which features interviews with members of different skinhead scenes through the decades. Beginning in the late 1960s, Don fondly recalls a time of multiracial harmony as youngsters bonded over a love of ska, reggae and smart clothes as white working-class kids were attracted to Jamaican culture and adopted its music and fashions. But when far-right politics targeted skinheads in the 1970s and 1980s, an ugly intolerance emerged, and Don reveals how the once-harmonious subgroup has since struggled to shake this stigma.

From Lemmy filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk: The Damned, the first U.K. punks on wax and the first to cross the Atlantic. This authorized film includes appearances from Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jones (The Clash), Lemmy and members of Pink Floyd, Black Flag, GNR, the Sex Pistols, Blondie, Buzzcocks, and more. Shot around the globe over three years, the film charts the band's complex history and infighting, as it celebrated its 35th anniversary and found its estranged former members striking out on their own anniversary tour, while still others battle cancer.

From Led Zeppelin to The Rolling Stones, Elvis to Madonna, John Lennon to Johnny Rotten, Bob Gruen has captured half a century of music through the eye of a lens. In this landmark documentary series, award-winning filmmaker Don Letts reveals the stories behind some of the most famous rock 'n' roll photographs of all time.

A funny and often moving account of one of UK music's great lost treasures. Formed in 1974 by a group of school friends from Croydon, Johnny Moped were the band fronted by, and named after, the enigmatic Paul Halford aka Johnny Moped. By 1977 the group found themselves at the heart of the burgeoning punk scene in London and for a brief moment even looked like contenders. Despite being able to count both Chrissie Hynde and Captain Sensible as past members, success was not to come their way and Johnny Moped are now largely forgotten, punk rock's great lost band. Their story is however a fascinating one that, along with some of the era's most innovative music deserves to be heard.

A look at the life of John Cooper Clarke. From his rise as a 'punk poet', through his heroin addiction, and finally to his comeback.

On October 12th, 1978, New York Police discovered the lifeless body of a young woman, slumped under the bathroom sink in a hotel room. She was Nancy Spungen, an ex-prostitute, sometimes stripper, heroin addict, and girlfriend of Sex Pistols' bassist Sid Vicious.

THE CLASH LIVE: REVOLUTION ROCK es un nuevo y emocionante documental dirigido por el antiguo colaborador de Clash y productor ganador del Grammy Don Letts (Westway To The World) que narra las actuaciones eléctricas en vivo de una de las bandas más influyentes que emergen del Reino Unido. . La película sigue la transformación en vivo de la banda, incorporando imágenes de todas las fases de la carrera meteórica de Clash, comenzando con clips en vivo en el estudio y culminando con una actuación espectacular en el Shea Stadium de Nueva York en 1982. Con raras y Metraje inédito de todo el mundo, esta película documenta la historia de la banda mostrando sus increíbles actuaciones en vivo, y será un atractivo tanto para el nuevo fan como para sus apasionados seguidores establecidos.

Biografía de Joe Strummer, antes, durante y después de estar al frente de la mítica banda The Clash. Incluye conversaciones, entrevistas y actuaciones en directo inéditas y también la recuperación de las grabaciones originales de su programa de radio para la BBC. Además de crear The Class, se adelantó a su tiempo con The Mescaleros y, después de su muerte, sigue siendo el músico más influyente del punk-rock. Y tras el mito, el hombre: el niño que nació en Turquía con el nombre de John Mellor y que era tan vitalista como autodestructivo, rebelde, contradictorio, apasionado y mesiánico. (FILMAFFINITY)

A City Runs Through the Festival is an anatomy of the Festival through the eyes of its own audience.

Don Letts's hilarious and colourful profile of the godfather of funk, whose 50-year career has defined the genre. From his 1950s days running a doo-wop group out of the back of his barber store, through the madness of the monster Parliament/Funkadelic machine of the 70s to his late 90s hip-hop collaborations with Dre and Snoop, George Clinton has inspired generations of imitators. Contributors include Outkast's Andre 3000 and Macy Gray.

Critical review of the English punk rock band's 1979 album, 'London Calling'. The program features input from industry experts, including film director and DJ Don Letts, rare performance footage and clips from songs such as 'Should I Stay Or Should I Go', 'White Riot' and 'London Calling'.

The Making Of All Mod Cons has been personally overseen by Paul Weller, Rick Buckler & Bruce Foxton and the film features exclusive new interviews with all three band members. The 40-minute film also includes promo clips, previously-unseen live footage of The Jam at The Roxy Club and an exclusive solo acoustic rendition of English Rose by Paul Weller at his rehearsal studio.

Con un reparto repleto de estrellas, Punk: Attitude analiza la historia del movimiento punk. El documental combina entrevistas con famosas actuaciones de archivo poco comunes para contar una historia única.

Con un reparto repleto de estrellas, Punk: Attitude analiza la historia del movimiento punk. El documental combina entrevistas con famosas actuaciones de archivo poco comunes para contar una historia única.

Sun Ra was born on the planet Saturn some time ago. The best accounts agree that he emerged on Earth as Herman Blount, born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1914, although Sun Ra himself always denied that Blount was his surname. He returned to Saturn in 1993 after creating a stunningly variegated and beautiful assemblage of earthly and interplanetary music, most notably with his fervently loyal Arkestra. Sun Ra and his Arkestra were the subject of a few documentary films, notably Robert Mugge’s ‘A Joyful Noise’ (1980), which interspersed performances and rehearsals with Sun Ra’s commentary on various subjects ranging from today’s youth to his own place in the cosmos. This documentary reuses some of Mugge’s material and includes some additional interviews.

The documentary tells the story of the making of The Clash's 'London Calling' album and included in a special 25th Anniversary edition re-release of the original album. Directed by Don Letts and including interviews with Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon and othey key figures, this also includes previously unreleased home footage of The Clash recording London Calling in Wessex Studios.

Formed in 1976, The Clash embodied passion, idealism and political social zeal. Blending rock, reggae, hip-hop and funk, they were the cutting edge of the punk scene. This disc, an essential primer for fans of the influential group, includes tracks such as "White Riot," "Complete Control," "Tommy Gun," "Clampdown" and much more. Also includes a "Clash on Broadway" theatrical trailer and the group's never-before-seen home movie, "Hell W10."

Kassa a free-wheelin rasta man, falls for a straight laced gospel singer Serena, when they both meet as they enter a music contest. Serena's father the pastor forbids her to see him and wants her to marry one of his church members. Meanwhile the record boss organizing the contest, tries to get Kassa's band to sign to his label on his terms not theirs. By using heavy tactics, he pushes the band to fight back.

Gil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the first time-from being one of the first black children to integrate an all white Southern state school to becoming the Godfather of Rap. There are contributions from Chuck D, Mos Def, Richi Havens and the Last Poets, among others. Filmed in October 2003, Gil performs live and recites poetry out on the streets of Harlem, which have inspired so much of his music.

Gil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the first time-from being one of the first black children to integrate an all white Southern state school to becoming the Godfather of Rap. There are contributions from Chuck D, Mos Def, Richi Havens and the Last Poets, among others. Filmed in October 2003, Gil performs live and recites poetry out on the streets of Harlem, which have inspired so much of his music.

A 2000 documentary film about the British punk rock band The Clash. In 2003 it won the Grammy Awards for the best long form music video. Directed by Don Letts, the film combines old footage from the band's personal collection filmed in 1982 when The Clash went to New York with new interviews conducted for the film by Mal Peachey of members Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, and Joe Strummer and other people associated with the group.

Marcia, una vendedora ambulante de Kingston, trata de sacar adelante a sus dos hijas. Cuenta con el apoyo de su hermano y también con el de Larry, un hombre que ayuda a Marcia pero al precio de acosar sexualmente a la hija de la protagonista, una niña de 15 años. Pero ésta se harta de los manoseos de Larry, el cual retira la ayuda a la familia y Marcia busca desesperada una manera de sacar adelante a la familia, así decide entrar a bailar al African Star, un dancehall o salón de baile, donde reta a las chicas que bailan y termina metida en un concurso para buscar a la reina del baile. (FILMAFFINITY)

Marcia, una vendedora ambulante de Kingston, trata de sacar adelante a sus dos hijas. Cuenta con el apoyo de su hermano y también con el de Larry, un hombre que ayuda a Marcia pero al precio de acosar sexualmente a la hija de la protagonista, una niña de 15 años. Pero ésta se harta de los manoseos de Larry, el cual retira la ayuda a la familia y Marcia busca desesperada una manera de sacar adelante a la familia, así decide entrar a bailar al African Star, un dancehall o salón de baile, donde reta a las chicas que bailan y termina metida en un concurso para buscar a la reina del baile. (FILMAFFINITY)

Three blondes from another planet land on earth to conduct research into romantic love

When sweet-voiced Cassie of unsigned reggae act Midnight is offered a lucrative deal to join successful group Breaks by record company rep Billy, her band mate boyfriend Tyron is none too pleased.

Amarga comedia que narra la historia de Rupert Pupkin, un cómico obsesionado con convertirse en el mejor en su campo. Un día Rupert conoce a su ídolo, Jerry Langford, y le suplica la oportunidad de aparecer en su show, pero éste se la niega. Sin embargo no cejará en su empeño, acechando a Jerry hasta que consiga lo que quiere. Finalmente y con la ayuda de su amiga Masha secuestrarán a Langford para poder conseguir sus propósitos.

Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78

Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78

Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78

Big Audio Dynamite: The Tube 1986

Big Audio Dynamite: Meltdown 1987

They have raged on for forty years, cutting a swath across continents and lighting the fuse of revolutionary thought. From the pressure-cooker ghettos of England to the mighty gates of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, one band has forged an enduring legacy. This is their story.