808 (2015)

  • NR
  • 03/30/2015 (US)
  • Music, Documentary
  • 1h 34m

The heart of the beat that changed music.

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.

Alex Dunn

Director, Writer

Luke Bainbridge

Writer

Cast

Phil Collins's headshot

Phil Collins

Self
Damon Albarn's headshot

Damon Albarn

Self
Arthur Baker's headshot

Arthur Baker

Self
Afrika Bambaataa's headshot

Afrika Bambaataa

Self
Chris Barbosa's headshot

Chris Barbosa

Self
Jellybean Benítez's headshot

Jellybean Benítez

Self
Kareem 'Biggs' Burke's headshot

Kareem 'Biggs' Burke

Self
Mike Butcher's headshot

Mike Butcher

Self

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