Record On: The Specials - A Message to You

1h 30m
DocumentaryMusic
7.5

The Specials don’t just write memorable songs - they soundtrack moments in history. This film explores how the band’s music was influenced by social, economic, and political events and how they have continued to shape contemporary music and popular culture internationally, with their message of unity and harmony in the face of ongoing political and social challenges.

Cast

Terry Hall
Self
Damon Albarn
Self
Pauline Black
Self
Elvis Costello
Self
Horace Panter
Self
Lynval Golding
Self
Simon Jordan
Self
Rhoda Dakar
Self

Crew

Joe Connor
Director
Jim Holroyde
Editor
Steve Kendrick
Director of Photography
Louise Brookes
Executive Producer
Harold Gronenthal
Executive Producer
Bill McDonald
Executive Producer
Jack Oliver
Executive Producer
Andrew Winter
Executive Producer

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