Synopsis

It’s 1997 and Joe Strummer is interviewed on Spanish radio. He mentions the Dodge he bought in Madrid 12 years earlier but later lost. He puts out a call to the Spanish people to look for his car. The film discovers what Joe Strummer was doing in Spain in 1985 with The Clash falling apart and looks at the production of the 091 LP in Madrid, while the director goes in search of Joe’s Dodge. The documentary looks at the period when, after 8 intense years in the media spotlight, Joe was forced to choose a new path. It aims to discover what initially drew Joe to Spain, the truth behind the 091 recording sessions, and investigates what happened to his beloved Dodge.

Director

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  • Nick Hall
  • Born in the northeast of England, Nick Hall has lived in Barcelona since 1996. He has worked in the film and video industry in a variety of roles, including camera operator, editor, and director. He has collaborated with production companies, broadcasters, and corporations such as National Geographic, BBC, HBO, Renault, Asics, and HP. He currently works on filming matches for FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Strummer of Love: Joe Strummer in Spain is his first documentary film.