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Young Soul Rebels (18) (AD) + ScreenTalk

Rebel Radio

,Cinema 3
Two young men

Youth culture meets identity politics in this part-thriller, part-gay love story set in London in 1977. The hedonistic world of pirate DJs Chris and Caz is shattered when a close friend is killed.

We follow two young best friends Chris (Valentine Nonyela) and Caz (Mo Sesay) running an underground soul radio station in the heart of the violent, tumultuous 1970s East London.

Chris and Caz’s altercations with the law; and experience of living amongst punks, skinheads and soul boys is examined with a colourful lens. Capturing the vibrancy and rebellion of music, the film contains a rare depiction of queer inner-city youth in the 1970s.

This beautifully crafted period piece, a bold and stylish debut feature from Isaac Julien, paints a unique perspective of Black British masculinity.

The film will be followed by a ScreenTalk with lead actor Mo Sesay and host Tobi Kyeremateng.

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The film is screened with Audio Description and HOH captions for the D/deaf and the talk will be live captioned too.

Films can contain elements which some may find upsetting; from references to self-harm or suicide, to sexual violence or domestic abuse. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) provides guidance to audiences, to help them choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not. For guidance, please click here and type the film title into the search bar. 

Film information
  • Release year   1991
  • Country   United Kingdom / France / Germany / Spain
  • Director   Isaac Julien
  • Runtime   1hr 45min

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech 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.