Synopsis
Never-before released in North America, Babylon had its world premiere at Cannes in 1980 but was banned from the New York Film Festival that same year for “being too controversial, and likely to incite racial tension”. It follows a young dancehall DJ in South London as he pursues his musical ambitions, battling fiercely against the racism and xenophobia of employers, neighbors, police, and the National Front.
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Movie Details
| Germany Releases: |
January 18th, 2024 (Limited) |
| Video Release: |
August 20th, 2019 by Kino Lorber |
| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
| Running Time: |
95 minutes |
| Keywords: |
Musicians, Set in London, Bigotry, Corrupt Cops, Police Brutality, Poverty |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: |
National Finance Corporation, The Chrysalis Group, Lee Electric Limited, Kino Lorber Repertory Seventy Seven |
| Production Countries: |
Italy, United Kingdom |
| Languages: |
English |
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