God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines Movie Premieres at Tribeca Festival
A feature documentary about the true origins of the $7.1 billion industry of EDM
'God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines' is the story behind one of Detroit’s great contributions to world culture: Techno, the electronic-music phenomenon created by black artists in the 1980s that transformed dance music internationally and blossomed into the multibillion-dollar industry of EDM today.
Detroit NPR Review by Ryan Patrick Hooper:
Who created Detroit techno? New documentary shines light on pioneering musicians
A documentary that shines a light on the visionaries behind Detroit Techno is getting a premiere at the Tribeca Festival in June. Additionally, a digital screening for at-home viewing will be available on June 13.
“God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines” has been 12 years in the making for producer Jennifer Washington and director Kristian Hill, who both hail from Detroit.
The documentary focuses on a six-pack of musicians — Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Kevin Sauderson, Blake Baxter, Eddie Fowlkes and Santonio Echols — who helped create one of the city’s greatest cultural exports with massive international appeal.
