As a first-generation British-born Black, Don grew up in the late '60s and '70s with the ever-present threat of racism, police harassment and violence. He found solace and meaning to his life in the reggae music he loved so much.

Rebel Dread explores Don Letts’ cultural and political awakening and looks at how he found his voice as a young man. The film covers Don’s relationship with the nascent punk scene in '76 and '77 – it shows how rastas and punks found a common bond outside the mainstream, and how by introducing dub and reggae to punks, Don influenced a whole generation of rock acts.

He became a top music video director, directing over 400 videos for the likes of The Slits, Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, Bob Marley and, of course, The Clash. Don became part of the inner circle of The Clash, winning a Grammy for his documentary Westway to the World, and forming a band, Big Audio Dynamite, with The Clash's Mick Jones.

Insightful, generous and crackling with energy, Rebel Dread is a must see.

This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Don Letts, hosted by broadcaster and DJ Joe Lindsay.

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