You can now watch the entire Word Up! Black American Pop at the BBC movie online in high-definition quality, complete with English subtitles for a better viewing experience. Best of all, there’s no need to download anything—simply stream it directly from your device anytime, anywhere.
A selection of some of the best performances by African-American artists of the 1980s from the BBC archives. Includes performances from Cameo, Shalamar, Salt & Pepa, Chaka Khan, Kid Creole, Doug E Fresh, Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross.