Menelik Shabazz

Menelik Shabazz

Menelik Shabazz was a Barbados-born British film director, producer, educator, and writer, acknowledged as a pioneer in the development of independent Black British cinema, having been at the forefront of contemporary British filmmaking for more than 30 years.

  • Title: Menelik Shabazz
  • Popularity: 3.858
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1954-05-30
  • Place of Birth: Saint John, Barbados
  • Homepage: http://menelikshabazz.co.uk
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Menelik Shabazz Movies

  • 2011
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    The Story of Lovers Rock

    The Story of Lovers Rock

    6 2011 HD

    In the 70s and 80s Britain was rife with racial tension and police harassment particularly against black British youths. These youths were the rebel...

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  • 1981
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    Burning an Illusion

    Burning an Illusion

    5.833 1981 HD

    A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks...

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  • 1981
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    Burning an Illusion

    Burning an Illusion

    5.833 1981 HD

    A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks...

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  • 1982
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    Blood Ah Go Run

    Blood Ah Go Run

    1 1982 HD

    Short 'newsfilm' looking back at the events of 1981, beginning with the killing of 13 young blacks in New Cross, London. The film goes on to show the...

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  • 1982
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    Blood Ah Go Run

    Blood Ah Go Run

    1 1982 HD

    Short 'newsfilm' looking back at the events of 1981, beginning with the killing of 13 young blacks in New Cross, London. The film goes on to show the...

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  • 2017
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    Britain on Film: Black Britain

    Britain on Film: Black Britain

    1 2017 HD

    Featuring footage spanning from 1901 to 1985, this little-seen footage has been found from all across the UK. This programme allows an exploration...

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  • 2017
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    Britain on Film: Black Britain

    Britain on Film: Black Britain

    1 2017 HD

    Featuring footage spanning from 1901 to 1985, this little-seen footage has been found from all across the UK. This programme allows an exploration...

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  • 2019
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    Pharaohs Unveiled

    Pharaohs Unveiled

    1 2019 HD

    This feature documentary provides fresh, new perspectives on the world of the ancient pharaohs of Egypt/Kemet. The film combines historical and...

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  • 2015
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    Looking for Love

    Looking for Love

    1 2015 HD

    Despite modern advances in communication technology, many people face loneliness and depression. This immersive documentary explores online dating in...

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  • 2020
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    The Hand of Ken

    The Hand of Ken

    1 2020 HD

    Shabazz's portrait of artist Ken McCalla who worked on Time and Judgement.

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  • 1996
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    Catch a Fire

    Catch a Fire

    1 1996 HD

    This award winning drama/doc tells the story of Paul Bogle, leader of the Morant Bay Rebellion 1865. This rebellion had a major impact on attitudes...

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  • 1977
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    Step Forward Youth

    Step Forward Youth

    1 1977 HD

    Rare archive footage of British born young people in the mid 70s, discussing issues of school, police, parents and what it is like to be black in a...

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  • 1988
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    Time and Judgement: A Diary of a 400 Year Exile

    Time and Judgement: A Diary of a 400 Year Exile

    8 1988 HD

    Time and Judgement is a sci-fi/documentary that combines biblical prophecy with events across the African diaspora between 1980 and 1987. Archive...

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  • 1988
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    Time and Judgement: A Diary of a 400 Year Exile

    Time and Judgement: A Diary of a 400 Year Exile

    8 1988 HD

    Time and Judgement is a sci-fi/documentary that combines biblical prophecy with events across the African diaspora between 1980 and 1987. Archive...

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  • 1977
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    Step Forward Youth

    Step Forward Youth

    1 1977 HD

    Rare archive footage of British born young people in the mid 70s, discussing issues of school, police, parents and what it is like to be black in a...

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  • 1996
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    Catch a Fire

    Catch a Fire

    1 1996 HD

    This award winning drama/doc tells the story of Paul Bogle, leader of the Morant Bay Rebellion 1865. This rebellion had a major impact on attitudes...

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  • 1977
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    Step Forward Youth

    Step Forward Youth

    1 1977 HD

    Rare archive footage of British born young people in the mid 70s, discussing issues of school, police, parents and what it is like to be black in a...

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  • 1978
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    Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy

    Breaking Point – The Sus Law Controversy

    1 1978 HD

    The use of an old Victorian law of ‘being a suspicious person’ commonly known as ‘sus’ was used against young black peoplein...

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  • 1986
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    The Peoples Account

    The Peoples Account

    1 1986 HD

    In 1985, three major uprisings rocked Britain, in Brixton, Handsworth and Tottenham. The most explosive was the latter, on the Broadwater Farm...

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