Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack is a music and documentary film directed by Ben White, running about 29 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of how Bristol found its musical identity and tracing the creation of the city's most famous band. The documentary looks at the emergence of the 'Bristol Sound' in the 1980s culminating in the release of Massive Attack's first album. Narrated by actor Paul McGann - who was a part of Bristol's creative scene throughout this period - it traces the history of the scene. From the sound system culture that arrived in the city with the immigrants from the Caribbean, and how that mixed with the existing punk and new wave scene in Bristol, to hip-hop which arrived in Bristol from New York before any other city in Britain was aware of it. It explores how this clash of cultures and musical styles gave the city a musical identity which to that point it lacked, unlike other industrial cities in Britain such as Liverpool and Manchester.

Who’s in it. Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack stars Paul McGann as Narrator (Voice), Ryan Williams as Himself, Andy Batten Foster as Himself and Sheryl Garratt as Herself, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack page.

If you liked it. Fans of Unfinished: The Making of Massive Attack tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.