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A group of people raise their fists in the air in celebration. A still from the film Northern Soul.

8 Feb 2025

Pictureville Cinema at the National Science and Media Museum

Northern Soul

Elaine Constantine, 2014

The story of a 1970s youth culture that changed a generation.

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Two working-class northern teenagers find their lives transformed when they discover the sound and subculture of black American music in Elaine Constantine’s cult classic.

No longer satisfied with the prospect of a small-town life and a factory production line, two young boys dream of going to America to discover rare records that will help them become the best DJs on the scene. This journey forces them to confront rivalry, violence and drug abuse, and their friendship is tested to the limit. This is Northern Soul.

Includes post-screening discussion with director Elaine Constantine and artist and filmmaker Jeanie Finlay.

Language: English

Northern Soul

Northern Soul is part of Northern Soul, a special season curated by Clio Barnard for Bradford 2025 that celebrated Northern women in film.

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Clio Barnard introduces Northern Soul
Funny and feisty, gritty and sometimes grim, this first feature from the photographer Elaine Constantine delivers a sweaty snapshot of a very specific time and place.”
New York Times 
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Northern Soul is part of Bradford: A City of Film, a programme of independent film across Bradford District. Co-produced by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and National Science and Media Museum with the support of the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery.

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Director
Elaine Constantine
Cast
Elliot James Langridge, Antonia Thomas, Steve Coogan

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A celebration of northern women in cinema – as writers, directors, producers, characters and trailblazers.

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