What We Started

2018•1h 10m•

★7.2(28 ratings)

MusicDocumentary

Overview

Bert Marcus and Cyrus Saidi present an informed and absorbing exploration of the history of EDM, boosted by an energetic soundtrack and anchored by the personal stories of legendary DJ Carl Cox and superstar newcomer Martin Garrix. Insights from numerous other DJs and musical talents like Moby, David Guetta, Paul Oakenfold and Usher help tell the often oppositional tales of old school vs. new school and mainstream vs. underground.

Director

Cyrus Saidi

Watchlist

Main Cast

Martin Garrix

Self

Carl Cox

Self

David Guetta

Self

Usher

Self

Ed Sheeran

Self

Tiësto

Self

What We Started

2018•1h 10m•

★7.2(28 ratings)

MusicDocumentary

Overview

Director

Cyrus Saidi

Watchlist

Main Cast

Martin Garrix

Self

Carl Cox

Self

David Guetta

Self

Usher

Self

Ed Sheeran

Self

Tiësto

Self

Did You Know?

The runtime is 70 minutes (1h 10m).

The film was directed by Cyrus Saidi.

Cinematography was handled by Will Dearborn.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt6191876.

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Rating

7.2/10

Good

28 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

What We Started

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Bert Marcus Productions

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What We Started

Overview

Director

Main Cast

Martin Garrix

Carl Cox

David Guetta

Usher

Ed Sheeran

Tiësto

What We Started

Overview

Director

Main Cast

Martin Garrix

Carl Cox

David Guetta

Usher

Ed Sheeran

Tiësto

Pete Tong

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