Over 200 hours of footage were collected over five years, documenting the spiritual connections within the electronic dance music culture.
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Over 200 hours of footage were collected over five years, documenting the spiritual connections within the electronic dance music culture.
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AC Johner interviews festival-goers at Burning Man, capturing their experiences on the dancefloor. Electronic Awakening investigates the spiritual roots of electronic music culture. The film connects the rise of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) in the late 1980s and early 1990s to ancient shamanic rituals. Through over 200 hours of footage, it features events such as Earthdance and Boom Festival. The documentary presents testimonies from artists like Daniel Pinchbeck and Ken Kesey, discussing the communal effects of EDM rhythms.
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Why Watch
- Meet AC Johner, the anthropologist behind the film.
- Find out about the spiritual roots of EDM culture.
- See interviews with key figures like Daniel Pinchbeck and Terence McKenna.
Did You Know
- Filming began in August 2006 as part of university research.
- Over 200 hours of footage were collected during the five-year filming period.
- The film premiered at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood in March 2012.
- It was released on Video-on-Demand on December 21, 2012.
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Who directed the documentary Electronic Awakening?
Electronic Awakening was directed by AC Johner.
When was Electronic Awakening released on Video-on-Demand?
The film was released worldwide on Video-on-Demand on December 21, 2012.
What was the duration of the documentary Electronic Awakening?
The duration of Electronic Awakening is 87 minutes.
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