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8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime (2021)
Directed by David Upshal, Ewen Spencer, Aleksandra Bilic
Overview
Against a backdrop of austerity, riots and institutional racism, Grime became the defining sound of an era. Ewen Spencer’s exhilarating film is told through Grime’s grass-roots originators, from major players like Dizzee Rascal, to unsung heroes such as DJ Slimzee, along with behind-the-scenes operators who propelled, and continue to drive, the music’s relentless 140BPM heartbeat. 8 Bar shines a light on an untold history, bringing a cultural art-form the recognition it deserves and highlighting the impact of these Black British artists on contemporary music, fashion and popular culture.
Length 89 minutes
Actors
Julie Adenuga | Lethal Bizzle | Jamie Adenuga | Skepta | DJ Target | Wiley | Ashley Walters | Jammer | Jon E Cash | Tinchy Stryder | Kane Robinson | Dizzee Rascal | Chipmunk | Ghetts | Jarvis Cocker | Stormzy | D Double E