PAULINE BLACK: A 2-TONE STORY
Written by Pauline Black & Jane Mingay
Directed by Jane Mingay
Produced by Nikki Parrott
Based on the book ‘Black by Design’
The Selecter lead singer Pauline Black tells her extraordinary life story alongside archive footage, music and guest contributions in this compelling feature documentary. Pauline traces how her legacy came about and how it is relevant to the world today, especially where modern society pushes the boundaries of gender, politics, race and identity.
- Premiered at 69th BFI London Film Festival with two screenings in October 2024
- Went on to 50 regional screenings with Doc N Roll around the country into 2025
- 60 screenings in ODEON cinemas announced for one night only – 18 March 2025
- Confirmed for 2025 International Film Festivals in Copenhagen, France, Germany, Australia & Norway.
- Showing on Sky Arts Freeview and NOW on April 16 2025
Contributors include the late Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson (The Selecter), Skin (Skunk Anansie), Damon Albarn (Blur & Gorillaz), Don Letts (Big Audio Dynamite & BBC 6 Music DJ, Lynval Golding (The Specials), Mykaell Riley (Steel Pulse), Rhoda Dakar (The Bodysnatchers), Sonia Boyce and Jools Holland.
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