A portrait of Linton Kwesi Johnson and the Brixton community where he lives and works as a poet-activist. The film inter-cuts poetry readings, recordings and interviews. The film contains footage of street riots and demonstrations, including one in Bradford where the crowd chant some of Johnson's verse. It also includes footage of Johnson at poetry readings and in the recording studio.
Direction: Franco Rosso
Script: Franco Rosso, Linton Kwesi Johnson
Cast: Linton Kwesi Johnson
Original Title: Dread Beat and Blood
Original Language: English
Subtitles: No subtitles
Film Production Country: United Kingdom
Production Company:
Rebel Movies