A shy Canadian kid with a Commodore 64 becomes techno royalty—dad's basement not included.
The film draws from the important stages and events in Richie Hawtin’s personal and artistic life, and follows Hawtin’s transformation from introverted and transplanted computer nerd into a DJ and techno-entrepreneur. The 70 min documentary features an extensive archive of unreleased photos, video and interviews. Of special interest are Hawtin’s relationship with his family, especially his technophile dad, his fascination with Detroit and his early DJ gigs.
Direction
Archival footage that feels stolen from a time capsule.
Sound
Early Hawtin sets that will wreck your speakers.
Production
Unreleased photos from Detroit's warehouse golden era.
Director
Holger Wick
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hawtin's father was an early robotics engineer who built synths in their Ontario basement—essentially raising him in a proto-Berghain.
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