Movie

Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack

(en)

2016

29m

Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack

Documentary

Music

Overview: 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.

Status: Released

Release date: September 5, 2016

Countries of origin: United Kingdom,

Production company:
  • BBC

Top Cast

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

as Narrator (Voice...

Ryan Williams

Ryan Williams

as Himself

Andy Batten Foster

Andy Batten Foster

as Himself

Sheryl Garratt

Sheryl Garratt

as Herself

Milo Johnson

Milo Johnson

as Himself

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