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

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.

Released Nov. 21, 2006 108 min 3+

Genres: Biography, Documentary, Music

Keywords: tmdb.record-producer, tmdb.electronic-music

Production Companies: Sense Music & Media

Country: Germany
Production Country: Germany
Languages: English, Spanish