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808 (2016)
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808 (2016)

Genre
Documentary, Music
Release Date
December 6, 2016
Studio
Apple Music
Official Site
http://www.808themovie.com/
Genre
Documentary, Music
Release Date
December 6, 2016
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
107 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Apple Music
Official Site
http://www.808themovie.com/
Director
Alexander Dunn
Producer
Alex Noyer, Craig Kallman, Alexander Dunn, Arthur Baker
Screenwriter
Alexander Dunn, Luke Bainbridge
Starring
  • David Guetta as Himself
  • Diplo as Himself
  • Pharrell Williams as Himself
  • Phil Collins as Himself
  • Lil Jon as Himself
  • Rick Rubin
  • Fatboy Slim
  • Jimmy Jam

In the world of modern music, one unassuming piece of technology sparked a revolution. The documentary "808" explores the seismic impact of the Roland TR-808 drum machine, a device whose distinctive beats became the foundational heartbeat for entire genres. Through a vibrant tapestry of interviews and archival footage, the film brings together iconic artists like David Guetta, Diplo, and Pharrell Williams, alongside legendary producers such as Rick Rubin and Jimmy Jam, who trace their creative journeys back to this machine's unique sound. The narrative follows the 808's unlikely rise from a commercial failure to an indispensable tool, capturing how it empowered musicians from Phil Collins in stadium rock to Lil Jon in crunk and Fatboy Slim in big beat. Directed by Alexander Dunn, this energetic documentary charts the machine's cultural conquest, illustrating how a simple rhythm box broke boundaries and united diverse sounds under one iconic boom. It's a compelling ode to the innovation and accidents that forever changed the soundtrack of our lives.