Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack
Synopsis
The story of how Bristol found its musical identity and tracing the creation of the city's most famous band. The documentary looks at the emergence of the 'Bristol Sound' in the 1980s culminating in the release of Massive Attack's first album. Narrated by actor Paul McGann - who was a part of Bristol's creative scene throughout this period - it traces the history of the scene. From the sound system culture that arrived in the city with the immigrants from the Caribbean, and how that mixed with the existing punk and new wave scene in Bristol, to hip-hop which arrived in Bristol from New York before any other city in Britain was aware of it. It explores how this clash of cultures and musical styles gave the city a musical identity which to that point it lacked, unlike other industrial cities in Britain such as Liverpool and Manchester.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben White
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben White
- Original Title
- Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Maggie Latham, Ben White
Department Leadership Roster
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Director
Ben White
Writer
Ben White
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What is Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack about?
The story of how Bristol found its musical identity and tracing the creation of the city's most famous band. The documentary looks at the emergence of the 'Bristol Sound' in the 1980s culminating in the release of Massive Attack's first album. Narrated by actor Paul McGann - who was a part of Bristol's creative scene throughout this period - it traces the history of the scene. From the sound system culture that arrived in the city with the immigrants from the Caribbean, and how that mixed with the existing punk and new wave scene in Bristol, to hip-hop which arrived in Bristol from New York before any other city in Britain was aware of it. It explores how this clash of cultures and musical styles gave the city a musical identity which to that point it lacked, unlike other industrial cities in Britain such as Liverpool and Manchester.
Who directed Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack?
Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack was directed by Ben White.
Who stars in Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack?
The principal cast of Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack includes Paul McGann, Ryan Williams, Andy Batten Foster, Sheryl Garratt, Milo Johnson.
When was Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack released and how long is it?
Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 29m.