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Rebel Dread

Directed by: William E. Badgley
Runtime: 1hr 26min Year: 2020
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Directed by: William E. Badgley
Runtime: 1hr 26min Year: 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Topics: Music
Last Screened: Fri 11th Mar 2022

Trace the life and times of legendary filmmaker, DJ, musician and commentator, Don Letts.

Rebel Dread is led by Don’s archives and stories of 70s and 80s London, as he moved between London’s punk and reggae scenes, earning his reputation as the ‘Rebel Dread’.

DJ, musician, band manager, filmmaker – the legendary Don Letts has worn many hats in the last 50 years. Coming up through the nascent punk scene of the 1970s and 80s, introducing reggae to the punks and influencing a whole generation of rock acts,

Don was part of the inner circle of The Clash and Johnny Rotten – directing iconic music videos for London Calling and Pass the Dutchie.  Always ahead of the cultural curve, he is still a leading cultural commentator and beloved voice on BBC Radio 6 Music.