Documentary 'Blitzed' Recalls London's The Blitz Nightclub

The documentary 'Blitzed', directed by Bruce Ashby and Michael Donald, explores the iconic London nightclub The Blitz, which operated in the 1980s. Described by Ashby as a haven where 'it didn't matter if you were gay, straight, or what color your skin was, everyone was a misfit who just wanted to dress up, dance, and be together,' the club is considered the European equivalent of Studio 54. It nurtured a generation of artists who achieved fame and became style icons, including Boy George, Spandau Ballet, Visage, Ultravox, and Sade. The film airs on Sky Arte on Sunday, July 9, and features firsthand accounts from key figures of that era. The Blitz emerged during a period of social instability, racism, and homophobia in the UK.