Poly Styrene was the first woman of colour in the UK to front a successful rock band, and a key influence on the riot grrrl and Afropunk movements. But Poly didn’t just leave behind a cultural footprint. She was survived by a daughter, Celeste, who became the steward of her mother’s legacy and demons, which plagued Poly’s life and scarred the pair’s relationship. With narration by Ruth Negga, this film follows Celeste’s journey to better understand Poly as an icon and mother.
directed by: Paul Sng, Celeste Bell
Year:2021
Specifications
Region: A
Format: Blu-Ray
This film does not contain AI
Filming Location: UK
Slipcover: No
Special Features
Region A Blu-ray
Q&A from SXSW 2021
Selected Scene Commentary with Directors Paul Sng and Celeste Bell
Booklet featuring an essay by Dana Reinoos and intros by directors Paul Sng and Celeste Bell
English SDH subtitles
Poly Styrene was the first woman of colour in the UK to front a successful rock band, and a key influence on the riot grrrl and Afropunk movements. But Poly didn’t just leave behind a cultural footprint. She was survived by a daughter, Celeste, who became the steward of her mother’s legacy and demons, which plagued Poly’s life and scarred the pair’s relationship. With narration by Ruth Negga, this film follows Celeste’s journey to better understand Poly as an icon and mother.
directed by: Paul Sng, Celeste Bell
Year:2021
Specifications
Region: A
Format: Blu-Ray
This film does not contain AI
Filming Location: UK
Slipcover: No
Special Features
Region A Blu-ray
Q&A from SXSW 2021
Selected Scene Commentary with Directors Paul Sng and Celeste Bell
Booklet featuring an essay by Dana Reinoos and intros by directors Paul Sng and Celeste Bell
English SDH subtitles
