Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story

Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story

Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story

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Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story

2024

1h 30m

6.8(2 votes)

Documentary

Music

Overview

Pauline Black is a multi-talented figure who dedicated four decades to music, while supporting and campaigning for racial equality. Featuring excellent archive and contemporary footage, the film charts Black’s history – from her adopted background to the racism, sexism and hostility she faced on her journey through British life and the entertainment industry. It’s engrossing, essential viewing.

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Tigerlily Films

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1 video

Cast & Crew

10 members

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Pauline Black

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Damon Albarn

Self

Damon Albarn

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Sonia Boyce

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Rhoda Dakar

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Rhoda Dakar

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Lynval Golding

Self

Lynval Golding

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Arthur "Gaps" Hendrickson

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Jools Holland

Self

Jools Holland

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Don Letts

Self

Don Letts

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Mykaell Riley

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