Pick It Up! is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the rise of ska music in the 1990s and its eventual fall from mainstream popularity. Through interviews with over 80 musicians, promoters, and fans, the film explores the history of ska from its origins in Jamaica to its migration to the United States and UK. The film features rare footage and photographs from the ska scene, as well as performances and behind-the-scenes stories from some of the genre's biggest acts. From Reel Big Fish and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones to No Doubt and Sublime, Pick It Up! provides a comprehensive look at a genre that continues to influence music today. The film also examines the cultural and social impact of ska, the DIY ethos of the ska scene, and the ways in which the genre continues to thrive in underground and independent circles.
