Young Soul Rebels (DVD)

This convoluted, but largely character-driven thriller/drama is the feature film debut of British documentary filmmaker Isaac Julien, and provides viewers with an insider's look at the diverse life styles of hip, young black immigrants who lived upon the fringes of 1977 London society. The film begins in a colorful park setting where in the late night hours, gay men cruise looking for free love. A stabbing occurs and unbeknownst to the killer, a passerby has recorded it on cassette. The story then jumps to two young aspiring DJs, the heterosexual and flamboyant Chris and his best friend, the gay and rather reserved Caz, as they defiantly broadcast soul music from ...  Read the complete review