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Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop

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Release: 07/05/2025

Duration: 0h 52m

Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop

With his soaring falsetto and magnetic yet understated stage presence, Jimmy Somerville burst onto the 1980s new wave scene, making the world dance to songs rooted in struggle and resilience. From the harsh realities of Glasgow’s working-class neighborhoods to the challenges of growing up gay in a hostile world, and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis, Somerville transformed pain into anthems of freedom. First with Bronski Beat, then The Communards, and later as a solo artist, he became both rebel and diva—the unmistakable voice of a generation fighting for equality. Through intimate stories from those who have stood by him for four decades, this portrait reveals a rare artist who has never wavered in his convictions.

Country: France

Language: French, English, German

Writers

Production

13prods

ARTE

Histoire TV

Pop'Films

Sacem

PROCIREP

ANGOA

RTS

Ale Kino+

Planete+ Poland

Channel 8 Hot

Cast

Jimmy Somerville

Jimmy Somervill..

Self (Archive foo..

Sarah-Jane Morris

Sarah-Jane Morr..

Self : Friend & S..

June Miles-Kingston

June Miles-King..

Self : Friend & S..

Richard Coles

Richard Coles

Self : Friend, Mu..

Didier Lestrade

Didier Lestrade

Self : Friend & A..

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