Still Pushing Pineapples

The new documentary Still Pushing Up Pineapples offers a heartfelt portrait of former pop star Dene Michael, best known for fronting the band Black Lace and their 1980s party anthem Agadoo. Decades after the group’s chart-topping success, Michael continues to tour small venues across the UK, keeping the spirit of the song alive for devoted fans.

Rather than revisiting past fame, the film unfolds as a road movie, following Michael’s everyday journey as he performs, meets audiences, and dreams of a comeback. Travelling alongside his mother and partner, Michael’s story becomes a reflection on the fleeting nature of celebrity and the shifting cultural tastes of British society.

At its core, Still Pushing Up Pineapples is a touching life drama. Michael’s warmth, humor, and resilience shine through, creating an entertaining and poignant exploration of music, memory, and the enduring human desire to connect.