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Still Pushing Pineapples (2025) | Kim Hopkins Documentary About Dene Michael of Black Lace
Still Pushing Pineapples is a moving and warmly observed documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Kim Hopkins, following Dene Michael, the former lead singer of 1980s party-pop phenomenon Black Lace. Famous for the hit Agadoo, Dene continues to tour small venues across Britain, accompanied by his partner and elderly mother as he navigates the challenges of ageing, family responsibilities, and life beyond the spotlight.
Blending humour, heart, and quiet reflection, this captivating road movie explores the realities of fading fame, enduring ambition, and the strength of family bonds. Set against the backdrop of working-class Britain, Still Pushing Pineapples offers an intimate and deeply human portrait of resilience, identity, and the determination to keep going, even when the applause has faded.
A touching, funny, and insightful documentary that celebrates perseverance, companionship, and the dreams that refuse to die.
Director: Kim Hopkins
Country: UK (2025)
Cast: Dene Michael, Anne Betteridge, Hayley Louise Spridgens
Genre: Documentary / Road Movie
Running Time: 1hr 32 mins
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