Netflix Skanks Into Ska Scene with New Doc “Pick It Up!
October 2025 –Netflix is spotlighting one of music’s most energetic subcultures with *Pick It Up!*, a vibrant new documentary tracing the rise, fall, and revival of ska. From its Jamaican roots in the 1960s to the UK 2 Tone explosion and the third-wave American ska boom of the ‘90s, the film celebrates the genre’s infectious rhythm and the people behind it.
Featuring interviews with band members from The Specials, Reel Big Fish, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and modern ska revivalists, *Pick It Up!* dives deep into ska’s message of unity, anti-racism, and joy.
Ska fans, known for their checkerboard style, brass instruments, and endless energy, are at the center of this story. “It’s more than music — it’s a movement,” says one fan.
*Pick It Up!* will stream exclusively on Netflix this December, complete with a bonus live performance compilation.
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