United States, Japan, Russia, South Africa, United Kingdom 2022Language:EnglishDirector:Kristian R. HillWriter:Kristian R. Hill, Thomas Quarterman, Tim Roddy, Jennifer WashingtonCinematographer:Kristian R. Hill, Moses MitchellEditor:Kristian R. Hill, Charles LittleWith:Juan Atkins, Mike Banks, Baxter Blake, Gary ChandlerProducer:David Grandison Jr., Delmar Washington, Jennifer WashingtonProduction Company:Washington HillDistributor:Washington Hill Pictures (GSGEDMinfo@gmail.com)92 min, Colour

Tomorrowland and similar festivals, David Guetta or even high-flyers like Charlotte de Witte could create the impression that current electronic dance music is a largely European and above all white phenomenon. GOD SAID GIVE `EM DRUM MACHINES takes us back to the origins of house and techno, to Detroit and Chicago. Takes us into an originally black subculture, to the first warehouse raves and steps towards Europe. We experience the still active pioneers of the first hour like Blake Baxter, Jeff Mills or Juan Atkins, their common history and their formative influence on one of the most essential youth cultures of the last 30 years.

Director's Filmography:
2022 PAUSE WITH SAM JAY (TV)
2021 TIKTOK: MAKE BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION (TV)
2021 HIPHOP UNCOVERED (TV)