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DJ Spoony presents: Babylon (15) with live DJ set and ScreenTalk with Brinsley Forde, Trevor Laird, Brian Bovell, Dennis Bovell and Beverley Michaels

,Barbican Cinema 1
Still image from Babylon

A seminal film which captured the changing sounds and youth culture of South London told through the experience of second generation of Caribbean migrants.

Babylon is both celebratory and cautionary, reflecting the excitement and vigour of the vibrant Soundsystem scene, whilst depicting the constant threat faced by Black youths from police and racist thugs. Featuring a stellar central performance from Brinsley Forde (noted for being the frontman of reggae group Aswad), Italian director Franco Rosso intimately captures the fabric of 1980s Deptford and Elephant & Castle, offering a priceless opportunity to take in the burgeoning Sound System subculture capturing the fashion, characters and mannerisms of those embedded in the local scene.

Introducing the screening, DJ Spoony and special guests are spinning classic reggae, while after the film a panel with Brinsley Forde, Trevor Laird, Brian Bovell, Dennis Bovell and Beverley Michaels. 

Tagged with: Cinema

UK 1980 dir Franco Rosso 95 min

Event timings 

7:00 Music
7:30 Film
9:10 ScreenTalk with audience questions
10:00 Music
11:00 SHARP END

Barbican Cinema 1

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.