![]() Running for 80 minutes, Yates’ new film pays homage to Mathieu Kassovitz’ 1995-released La Haine, admittedly his favourite film and key influence behind Pirates. The boys run their own garage group - The Ice Cold Crew (I.C.C) - which becomes increasingly popular as they start to gain recognition through pirate radio. It follows three 18-year-olds just as they set off for university and come to terms with their imminent adulthood, the separation of their friendship, and in contrast, the celebration of the climax of their childhood spent together in their hometown of London. Pirates is a coming-of-age film directed by Islington-born actor and documentary maker Reggie Yates, making his feature debut in the directing realm. Read this next: A competition is looking for the next UK garage superstar It was a pivotal time for the UK underground - garage had taken hold in the clubs, ushering in a new crowd of kids seeking the most audacious parties. Played by Jordan Peters, Reda Elazouar and Elliot Edusah, the film’s main protagonists are the epitome of all things UKG as they flaunt Naf Naf imports, Avirex jackets, Reeboks and the finest '90s streetwear that is now circling back into fashion. It’s New Year’s Eve of 1999 just hours before the noughties kick in, as the three mates search for tickets to the hottest millennium party this side of the globe.Īll three characters in Reggie Yates upcoming film, Pirates, which hits the silver screen on November 26, symbolise a place and time in UK music culture. ![]() On the brink of the new millennium, Cappo, Two Tonne, and Kidda drive around London in a rickety Peugeot 205. ![]()
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