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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