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What We Started

2018 1h 10m EN
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7.2
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★7.2TMDB · 28
MusicDocumentary
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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Director
Bert Marcus
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 70-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bert Marcus, shot by Will Dearborn. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Martin Garrix and Carl Cox and David Guetta carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6191876 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Bert Marcus directs. Will Dearborn behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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  • 1Tight 70-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
  • 2Released 8 years ago.
  • 3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Bert Marcus, shot by Will Dearborn. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Martin Garrix and Carl Cox and David Guetta carry the top of the cast.
  • 6IMDB entry: tt6191876 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 7Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Will Dearborn
Runtime
70 min · 1h 10m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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  • Bert Marcus Productions

    Bert Marcus Productions

    US

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    • rave
    • dj

    Release history · US

    When it landed

    • Premiere2018-03-23

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