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Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin (2006)

Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin (2006)

Documentary
Release Date: 2006, November 21
Directors: Maren Sextro, Holger Wick
Countries: Germany
Production: Sense Music & Media
Cast: Derrick May, Sven Väth, Richie Hawtin, John Acquaviva, Kevin Saunderson, Magdalena Chojnacka, Mike Banks

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

record producer electronic music