The Specials – A Message to You

Name: The Specials – A Message to You
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2024-03-19
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Terry Hall, Damon Albarn, Pauline Black, Elvis Costello, Horace Panter

The Specials don’t just write memorable songs. They soundtrack moments in history.

Record On: The Specials - A Message to You (2024)

Timing: 1:30 (90 min)

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Release date

2024-03-19

Country

United Kingdom

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white light film productions (GB)

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Documentary, Music

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Director

Joe Connor

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Terry Hall, Damon Albarn, Pauline Black, Elvis Costello, Horace Panter, Lynval Golding, Simon Jordan, Rhoda Dakar
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Louise Brookes, Harold Gronenthal, Bill McDonald, Jack Oliver, Andrew Winter

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Steve Kendrick

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Jim Holroyde
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Short description

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.