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808

808

808

808

The heart of the beat that changed music.

2015•1h 34m•

★7.3(29 ratings)

MusicDocumentary

Overview

The inspiring story of the Roland TR808, from the creation of Planet Rock which established it as a dynamic modern instrument, to how it defined hip hop and modern dance culture, through to its continued use today.

Director

Writers

Luke Bainbridge, Alex Dunn

Watchlist

Main Cast

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Self

Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn

Self

Arthur Baker

Arthur Baker

Self

Afrika Bambaataa

Afrika Bambaataa

Self

Chris Barbosa

Chris Barbosa

Self

Jellybean Benítez

Jellybean Benítez

Self

Kareem 'Biggs' Burke

Kareem 'Biggs' Burke

Self

Mike Butcher

Mike Butcher

Self

Tony Carrasco

Tony Carrasco

Self

Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin

Self

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Alex Dunn

Writing

Writer: Luke Bainbridge
Writer: Alex Dunn

Production

Publicist: Hilda Somarriba
Producer: Alex Noyer
Producer: Craig Kallman
Producer: Alex Dunn
Producer: Arthur Baker
Executive Producer: Alex Noyer

Music & Sound

Songs: Jamie xx

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The heart of the beat that changed music."

#2

The runtime is 94 minutes (1h 34m).

#3

It was a co-production between: Belgium, United Kingdom, United States of America, Japan, Finland.

#4

The film was directed by Alex Dunn.

#5

The screenplay was written by Luke Bainbridge and Alex Dunn.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt2268622.

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Rating

7.3/10

Good

29 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

808

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Belgium, United Kingdom, United States of America, Japan, Finland

Production Companies:

You Know Ltd.

You Know Films

Atlantic Films

Atlantic Films

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