Amicus' Glastonbury Film Premiere

Amicus' Glastonbury Film Premiere

LONDON, June 20/PRNewswire/ -- Amicus trade union will present the film premiere of 'Who Shot the Sheriff?' at the Glastonbury Left Field.

Nearly 30 years after its formation to combat the National Front, Amicus is premiering a new film charting the history of Rock Against Racism, 'Who Shot the Sheriff?' will be premiered at Glastonbury's Left Field on Saturday 25th June at 5.30 pm.

The film, supported by Amicus the trade union, takes its title from Eric Clapton's infamous drunken ramblings on stage in Birmingham in 1976 in support of Enoch Powell and it was that intervention and the growing threat of the National Front, that sparked Rock Against Racism into Life.

The film features footage of the Clash, The Libertines, The Specials and Babyshambles along with interviews and news footage tracing the history of music and anti-fascism. Three decades on, the baton has been picked up by 'Love Music Hate Racism' who have programmed the Glastonbury Left Field stage on the Saturday night, headlined by Babyshambles.

A new recording of 'I Shot the Sheriff' featuring Neville Staples from the Specials, members of the Beat and Madness and Clint Boon from the Inspiral Carpets will also be unveiled at Glastonbury's Left Field and can be seen and heard on-line at www.leftfield.coop

Derek Simpson, Amicus' General Secretary, said: "Racism exploits fear, insecurity and ignorance. Trade unions and campaigns like Rock Against Racism and Love Music Hate Racism are work together to change attitudes and to break down the down the ignorance and fear that fuels racism."

Geoff Martin, Director of the Left Field, said: "We are delighted to be premiering this important new movie and we hope that it will encourage many more people to join us in the ongoing fight against racism and fascism."

Film maker, Alan Miles, said: "'Who Shot the Sheriff' examines one of the major social movements of the early 1970s and early 1980s when thousands turned out to watch bands such as The clash, The Tom Robinson Band, Steel Pulse and later The Specials who used their celebrity to highlight the activities of the National Front and the BNP.

"Archive footage of the punk era appears alongside interviews with modern day stars to tackle the influence of right wing and fascist groups."

Source: Amicus

Please call Catherine Bithell in the Amicus press office for further information on +44-(0)20-7-420-8909 or +44-(0)7958-473-224

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