Electronic music documentaries
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1. RiP: A Remix Manifesto (2008)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary which examines copyright issues in the information age.
Director: Brett Gaylor | Star: Cory Doctorow
Votes: 1,296
2. Good Copy Bad Copy (2007)
59 min | Documentary
Directors: Ralf Christensen, Andreas Johnsen, Henrik Moltke | Stars: Lawrence Ferrara, Lawrence Lessig
Votes: 191
3. 808 (2015)
107 min | Documentary, Music
808 is a documentary film about the inspiring story of the Roland TR-808 drum machine. It's the tale of the birth of electronic music, and how one small machine changed the musical ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Dunn | Stars: Damon Albarn, Arthur Baker, Afrika Bambaataa, Chris Barbosa
Votes: 720
4. I Dream of Wires (2014)
96 min | Documentary, History, Music
The history and resurgence of the electronic modular music synthesizer.
Director: Robert Fantinatto | Stars: Patti Schmidt, Joel Chadabe, John Mills-Cockell, Morton Subotnick
Votes: 852
5. Paris/Berlin: 20 Years of Underground Techno (2012)
52 min | Documentary
From secret Parisian parties to Berlin's infamous Berghain club, Paris/Berlin documents the underground movement of techno through the lens of two different cities. This 52 minute ... See full summary »
Director: Amélie Ravalec | Star: Laurent Garnier
Votes: 47
6. Put the Needle on the Record (2004)
Unrated | 83 min | Documentary, History, Music
'PUT THE NEEDLE ON THE RECORD' is an award-winning documentary which explores the evolution of electronic music and the rise of the DJ in pop culture. Filmed in Miami during the hot and ... See full summary »
Director: Jason Rem | Stars: Jason Bentley, DJ Colette, The Crystal Method, Deepsky
Votes: 117
7. Hang the DJ
Biography | Pre-production
The life and times of the important yet unappreciated DJ Duane Bruce, who broke popular bands in the late 80's as well introduced the Northeast to both grunge and alternative music.
Director: Andy Weiss
8. Better Living Through Circuitry (1999)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
This is a documentary film about the history of the U.S. rave scene which includes a fantastic soundtrack. Both the film and soundtrack capture the people and the music that shaped the ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Reiss | Stars: Moby, Lord T. Byron, McGuinnes, Lady Galore
Votes: 454 | Gross: $0.08M
9. The Drop: The EDM Culture Explosion
Documentary, Music | Completed
Over the past few years, electronic dance music has taken off in popular culture. However, the transition from an underground movement to a mainstream juggernaut has not happened overnight.... See full summary »
Director: Edward Platero | Stars: Ookay, Moby, Avicii, Perry Farrell
10. High Tech Soul: The Creation of Techno Music (2006 Video)
64 min | Documentary, Music
HIGH TECH SOUL is the first documentary to tackle the deep roots of techno music alongside the cultural history of Detroit, its birthplace. From the race riots of 1967 to the underground ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Bredow | Stars: Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, Eddie Fowlkes
Votes: 336
11. Paris Is Burning (1990)
R | 78 min | Documentary
A chronicle of New York's drag scene in the 1980s, focusing on balls, voguing and the ambitions and dreams of those who gave the era its warmth and vitality.
Director: Jennie Livingston | Stars: Brooke Xtravaganza, André Christian, Dorian Corey, Paris Duprée
Votes: 17,618 | Gross: $3.78M
12. Synth Britannia (2009 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Following a generation of post-punk musicians who went to form successful electronic bands in the 70s and 80s and had a profound impact on present day music.
Director: Benjamin Whalley | Stars: Dave Ball, Wendy Carlos, Chris Carter, Joanne Catherall
Votes: 473
13. Concentric Beats (2001 Video)
65 min | Documentary
Concentric Beats is a documentary film about the US drum'n'bass music experience, focusing mainly on three cities: Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. Besides featuring club and rave ... See full summary »
Director: Valida Carroll
Votes: 23
14. Pump Up the Volume (2001– )
Documentary, Music
In this documentary the origin of house music is being explained. It starts in Chicago in the "Warehouse" club. This later became the Genre called just "House" because people wanted to buy ... See full summary »
Stars: Louis Mellis, Vince Lawrence, Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy
Votes: 264
15. The Sound of Belgium (2012)
85 min | Documentary, History, Music
'The Sound of Belgium' explores the rich but untold story of Belgian electronic dance music. From the grand dance halls with Decap organs to the golden days of Popcorn; From dark and cold ... See full summary »
Director: Jozef Deville | Star: John Flanders
Votes: 512
16. Moog (2004)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, History, Music
Bob Moog shaped musical culture with some of the most inspiring electronic instruments ever created. This "compelling documentary portrait of a provocative, thoughtful and deeply ... See full summary »
Director: Hans Fjellestad | Stars: Charlie Clouser, Herbert Deutsch, Keith Emerson, Woody Jackson
Votes: 642
17. Kvadrat (2013)
107 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A feature-length documentary, Kvadrat explores the realities of techno DJing, using the example of Andrey PUSHKAREV, a Russian DJ recognized worldwide. Filmed as a hybrid between a ... See full summary »
Director: Anatoly K. Ivanov | Star: Andrey Pushkarev
Votes: 123
18. When I Sold My Soul to the Machine (2004)
46 min | Documentary, Music
From the early nineties an electronic music culture emerged in The Hague, the Netherlands. This film travels back and forth in time, alongside the artists and styles while connecting the characteristics of this period.
Directors: Igor Lesic, Ronald Lindgreen | Stars: Guy Tavares, I-F, Legowelt, DJ Technician
Votes: 43
19. Kraftwerk and the Electronic Revolution (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 180 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An in-depth look at the history of the krautrock scene, including the most successful band Kraftwerk.
Director: Chrome Dreams | Stars: Thomas Arnold, Karl Bartos, Diedrich Diederichsen, Dieter Moebius
Votes: 207
20. Kraftwerk - Pop Art (2013 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the German band Kraftwerk, pioneers in electronic pop.
Directors: Hannes Rossacher, Simon Witter | Stars: Kraftwerk, Derrick May, Holger Czukay, François Kevorkian
Votes: 213
21. Minimum-Maximum (2005 Video)
126 min | Documentary, Music
The first-ever official concert film of the electronic band Kraftwerk, taped on its 2004 world tour, supporting its first album of new material in 17 years, "Tour de France Soundtracks."
Director: Kraftwerk | Stars: Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider-Esleben, Fritz Hilpert, Henning Schmitz
Votes: 164
22. Electronica Reykjavik (2008)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary
Electronica Reykjavik traces the history of the electronic music scene in Iceland's capital from the early 90's until today. The Film deeply reflects a music genre that the general public ... See full summary »
Director: Arnar Jónasson | Stars: Agnar Agnarsson, Frímann Andrésson, Einar Örn Benediktsson, Arnór Björnsson
Votes: 18
23. Slices: Pioneers of Electronic Music - Richie Hawtin (2011)
70 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Directors: Maren Sextro, Holger Wick
Votes: 19
24. Speaking in Code (2009)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Musical
Speaking in Code is an intimate account of people who are completely lost in music. A heartbreaking and lighthearted documentary, it's a vérité glimpse into the world of techno. Captivating... See full summary »
Director: Amy Lee Grill | Stars: Gabor Schablitzki, Gernot Bronsert, Sebastian Szary, Robert Henke
Votes: 107
25. We Call It Techno! (2008 Video)
100 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Maren Sextro, Holger Wick | Stars: Goetz Bielefeldt, Danny Bruder, Alex Azary, Claus Bachor
Votes: 126
26. Universal Techno (1996)
Music
It's a documentary about the birth of techno music in Detroit,Mi. (Home of Techno).
Director: Dominique Deluze | Stars: Aphex Twin, Juan Atkins, Mike Banks, Steve Beckett
Votes: 23
27. The Electro Wars (2010)
90 min | Documentary
The Electro Wars are not over... they have only just begun.
Director: Stephen Alex Vasquez
Votes: 17
28. High on Hope (2010)
72 min | Documentary, Music
How dance music in 1980's Britain went from an underground scene to the mass youth cult across the world. The acid house parties in the disused mills and warehouses of recession hit Margret... See full summary »
Director: Piers Sanderson
Votes: 18
29. They Call It Acid (2009)
100 min | Documentary, History, Music
The late 1980s in the UK saw the birth of a new culture, they called it Acid House. Driven by a media hate campaign, the British Government acted against it by pushing a bill through ... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Mason | Stars: DJ Alfredo, Dave Beer, Mr. C, Charlie Colston-Hayter
Votes: 19
30. Blip Festival: Reformat the Planet (2008)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary
'Blip Festival: Reformat the Planet' is a feature length documentary which delves into the movement known as ChipTunes, a vibrant underground scene based around creating new, original music... See full summary »
Director: Paul Owens | Stars: Joshua Davis, Christopher Burke, Jeff Donaldson, Tristan Perich
Votes: 64
31. Disco: Spinning the Story (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 74 min | Documentary, Music
With dance music legend Gloria Gaynor as host, "Disco: Spinning the Story" takes a comprehensive look at the evolution of the 1970's music and cultural phenomenon. The film showcases new ... See full summary »
Director: Mark McLaughlin | Stars: Marty Angelo, Jellybean Benítez, Kurtis Blow, George Clinton
Votes: 55
32. Europe in 8 Bits (2013)
76 min | Documentary
"Europe in 8 bits" is a documentary that explores the world of chip music, a new musical trend that is growing exponentially throughout Europe. The stars of this musical movement reveal to ... See full summary »
Director: Javier Polo Gandía
Votes: 123
33. Oldschool Renegades (2013)
92 min | Documentary
It is the story of the techno-culture rebels responsible for the world domination of house music and rave culture in the 1990s.
Director: Maurice Steenbergen
Votes: 63
34. Making Contakt (2010 Video)
78 min | Documentary
Directors: Ali M. Demirel, Richie Hawtin, Niamh Guckian | Stars: Nima Chatrsimab, Magda Chojnacka, Ali M. Demirel, Jenny Dünhöft
Votes: 55
35. Daft Punk Unchained (2015)
TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about the entire career of Daft Punk, from their start in early 90's with their first group called Darlin', until their grammy awards in 2014. We learn how the artists have ... See full summary »
Director: Hervé Martin-Delpierre | Stars: Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo, Skrillex, Jean-Daniel Beauvallet
Votes: 3,511
36. Generation of Sound (1993)
59 min | Documentary, Music
Early '90s rave documentary.
Director: Michael Stein
37. Sound of Berlin (2018)
56 min | Documentary, Music
A journey through the capital of electronic music.
Director: Christian Lim | Stars: Juan Atkins, Freedom B., Ekaterina Gribanova, Dimitri Hegemann
Votes: 33
38. Brian Eno: 1971-1977 - The Man Who Fell to Earth (2011)
Not Rated | 162 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary film - the first ever about Eno - explores his life, career and music between the years 1971 & 1977, the period that some view as his golden age. Featuring numerous ... See full summary »
Stars: Brian Eno, Jon Hassell, David Toop
Votes: 236
39. The Goodiepal Equation (2017)
70 min | Documentary
Documentary following the enigmatic and controversial Danish artist and musician Goodiepal over several years and multiple reinventions.
Director: Sami Sänpäkkilä | Star: Kristian Vester
Votes: 19
40. Haack: The King of Techno (2004)
Not Rated | 70 min | Documentary, Music
A look into the underground world of Bruce Haack, a genius whose past work continues to garner recognition with time. The homespun musician couldn't have done it without the support of his ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Anagnos | Stars: Bruce Haack, Esther Nelson, Ted Pandel, Chris Kachulis
Votes: 103
41. Kick That Habit (1989)
Not Rated | 45 min | Documentary, Music
KICK THAT HABIT is a film created in the bleak eastern region of Switzerland. At first, a group plays a game of mini-golf, then the Swiss musicians Voice Crack (Norbert Möslang and Andy ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Liechti | Stars: Carole Forster, Andy Guhl, Bea Hadorn, Alex Hanimann
Votes: 27
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