Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin
The film draws from the important stages and events in Richie Hawtin’s personal and artistic life, and follows Hawtin’s transformation from introverted and transplanted computer nerd into a DJ and techno-entrepreneur. The 70 min documentary features an extensive archive of unreleased photos, video and interviews. Of special interest are Hawtin’s relationship with his family, especially his technophile dad, his fascination with Detroit and his early DJ gigs.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2006 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Holger Wick |
| Runtime | 108 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a portrait that relies on personal archives and candid interviews, exploring not just the career ascent but the internal drivers of the artist. It uses rare footage of early gigs to trace the genesis of Hawtin's minimalist techno sound.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of being present at the birth of a sonic revolution, where gear obsession becomes artistic language. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Holger Wick
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Best experienced with quality headphones to feel the sub-bass and warehouse party energy.
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