8/3/2023 0 Comments Steven r mcqueen kissLovers Rock is based on the experiences of McQueen’s aunt, who, as he told the BFI’s Sight and Sound, would sneak out to parties in her youth. Small Axe is a series of five films by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen about Black Caribbean life in Britain between the 1960s and ’80s, each drawing on real-life events. #SmallAxe #LoversRock- B November 22, 2020 The intimacy, the appreciation just for the music and the vibe. You couldn’t even recreate a house party like this today because you’ll turn around and see someone trying to Instagram live the whole moment. "The wallpaper is correct," she said.- Nadine White November 22, 2020 My mum called to say she approves of the #SmallAxe set for Lovers Rock. Long time coming!- David Lammy November 22, 2020 So rare to see such mainstream black experiences represented on British television. The colours, sounds, music and sensuality in #smallaxe #LoversRock taking me back to being furiously jealous of my three older brothers and their parties in the 70’s. It’s this, it’s joy, it community, it’s celebration for celebrations sake #SmallAxe- Aniefiok 'Neef' Ekpoudom November 22, 2020 Lovers Rock is beautiful, and so necessary.īlack British history is more than trauma. Overall the film was widely regarded a triumph, a faithful tribute to the era and a much-needed display of Black joy in a primetime BBC One slot. Stellar writing ? #SmallAxe #LoversRock- Jarel Robinson-Brown ||Black Prophetic Fire||? November 22, 2020 Tenderness contrasting the violence of the cross and the toxic masculinity downstairs on the dance floor… These two black woman are gonna kiss and I’m here for the crucifix on the wall ? #LoversRock #lgbtqia ?️?- RAINBOW BLAK November 22, 2020 Many women who were black lesbians couldn’t be open with their sexuality. A nod to the scene with the same sex undercover kiss scene in the bedroom. I also want to say yes Steve McQueen for giving a true insight into how intersectional black people are. GAY RIGHTS! #LoversRock #SmallAxe- Luke Elliott November 22, 2020
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