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Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend

Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend

Jul 25, 2014 · 1h

Rated 7 out of 10

Director

James Maycock

Overview

The northern soul phenomenon was the most exciting underground British club movement of the 1970s. At its highpoint, thousands of disenchanted white working class youths across the north of England danced to obscure, mid-60s Motown-inspired sounds until the sun rose. A dynamic culture of fashions, dance moves, vinyl obsession and much more grew up around this - all fuelled by the love of rare black American soul music with an express-train beat.

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About Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend

What is Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend about?

The northern soul phenomenon was the most exciting underground British club movement of the 1970s. At its highpoint, thousands of disenchanted white working class youths across the north of England danced to obscure, mid-60s Motown-inspired sounds until the sun rose. A dynamic culture of fashions, dance moves, vinyl obsession and much more grew up around this - all fuelled by the love of rare…

When was Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend released?

Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend was released on July 25, 2014.

How long is Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend?

Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

Who directed Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend?

Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend was directed by James Maycock.

Who is in the cast of Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend?

The cast of Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend includes Shaun Parkes (Self - Narrator (voice)), Marc Almond (Self), Tony Blackburn (Self), Bill Brewster (Self) and Elaine Constantine (Self).

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