No Ifs or Buts (2018)

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Filmed over a 22 year period, No Ifs or Buts delivers a portrait of Soho barbershop, Cuts, an iconic London hub for street fashion and pop innovators. Guided by freewheeling founders James Lebon and Steve Brooks, who met when one was a rockabilly and the other a New Romantic, the salon moved from early ’80s postpunk roots to become a hip-hop club and communal hub for DJs, photographers and style icons. But the film "is not just about the haircut", delivering an intimate portrait of Steve struggling with a traumatic past that threatens to derail the Cuts universe. The film traces profound and often tragic change in the hairdressers' lives within the wider context of the UK's political and cultural landscape- an anthem to the promise of youth and the friendships that endure over a lifetime.

Director: Sarah Lewis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Music: Daniel Goddard
Cinematography: John Hoare
Editing: Daniel Goddard, Sarah Lewis
Production: Felt Culture
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sarah Lewis
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is No Ifs or Buts about?
Filmed over a 22 year period, No Ifs or Buts delivers a portrait of Soho barbershop, Cuts, an iconic London hub for street fashion and pop innovators. Guided by freewheeling founders James Lebon and Steve Brooks, who met when one was a rockabilly and the other a New Romantic, the salon moved from early ’80s postpunk roots to become a hip-hop club and communal hub for DJs, photographers and style icons. But the film "is not just about the haircut", delivering an intimate portrait of Steve struggling with a traumatic past that threatens to derail the Cuts universe. The film traces profound and often tragic change in the hairdressers' lives within the wider context of the UK's political and cultural landscape- an anthem to the promise of youth and the friendships that endure over a lifetime.
Who directed No Ifs or Buts?
No Ifs or Buts was directed by Sarah Lewis.
Who stars in No Ifs or Buts?
No Ifs or Buts stars Steve Brooks, A. Daniel, Roydon Davies, Pete Dowland, Goldie, James Lebon.
How long is No Ifs or Buts?
No Ifs or Buts has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is No Ifs or Buts?
No Ifs or Buts is a Documentary film.
Where was No Ifs or Buts produced?
No Ifs or Buts was produced in United Kingdom.