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Rock n Roll Island

Synopsis

Exploring the history of Eel Pie Island which became the epicentre of R&B in South West London in the 60s and launched the careers of many rock legends from The Stones, Yardbirds and The Who to Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd and Genesis. How black Blues music influenced a generation.
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Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
32 mins
Format
Digital HD
Director
Cheryl Robson
Producer
Cheryl Robson
Co-Producer
Helen Walker
Editor
Christy Hanna
Screenwriter
Cheryl Robson, Helen Walker
Director of Photography
Peter Northall
Production Designer
Tania Field
Sound
Phil Gustard
Principal cast
Rod Stewart, Steve Hackett, Phil May

Genre

Music Woman Director Dance

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

Aurora Metro

Sales Company

Dawn@Dazzle

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