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- Contains strong language, moderate violence and racism theme.
Babylon
A young Rastafarian toaster (rapper) with Reggae Sound System Ital Lion, hopes to rise above the trials of his daily life and succeed at a Sound System competition.
Drama 1980 95 mins
Director: Franco Rosso
Overview
While hoping to win a Sound System competition, Ital Lion looks to fight against the struggles he faces as a Black man in 1980s Britain. Shot on location in areas such as Deptford and Elephant & Castle, Franco Rosso's cult classic pulsates with an irresistible dub soundtrack, capturing South London's Sound System culture expertly.
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