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Film

Pauline Black: A 2 Tone Story Screenings and Q&A

28 Mar 2025

19:00 - 22:00

Pictureville Cinema

Pauline Black, lead singer of 2-Tone hit band The Selecter, tells her extraordinary life story. The screening on 28 March will feature a live Q&A with Pauline Black and producer Nikki Parrott, led by Guardian music critic Dave Simpson.

Pauline Black had a difficult upbringing and joining the 2-Tone music movement in 1979 was the perfect catalyst for her to explore and express all sides of herself. Looking back at her own ground-breaking experience in this feature documentary, Pauline traces the roots of her legacy and how it is relevant to the world today, especially where society pushes the boundaries of gender, politics, race and identity.

This is a visceral documentary mixing intimate actuality, archive and interviews and a storming soundtrack. Contributors include Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson, Don Letts, Skin, Damon Albarn, Rhoda Dakar, Lynval Golding, Mykaell Riley, Sonia Boyce and Jools Holland.

Age Guidance
15

Ticket Information

General £8.50

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Venue Details

Pictureville Cinema

National Science & Media Museum, Pictureville
BD1 1NQ

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