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Desire: The Carl Craig Story (15) + Recorded Q&A

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A documentary of legendary techno producer, DJ and record label creator Carl Craig and an ode to his beloved city, Detroit.

With Detroit's decline and recovery as a backdrop, Desire: The Carl Craig Story follows the career of a musical pioneer whose genre-defying techno music – which was inspired by a wide range of sounds, has been performed to jazz enthusiasts and classical auditoriums around the world. Thirty-five years into his music career, Carl Craig, a leading figure of the second generation of the Detroit techno artists, has now been embraced by the visual arts world.

But at the pinnacle of his creative and deejaying success, the musician faces challenges that could ultimately force him to stay away from the dance floor. With contributions from other key names in the business, including Laurent Garnier, DJ Minx, Moodymann and Gilles Peterson.

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Film information

Release year: 2024

Country: Switzerland / UK

Director: Jean-Cosme Delaloye

Runtime: 1hr 30min

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