Official Trailer

This is the story of an Electronic Music pioneer, whose music genius and technological vision personified both the creative freedom and the institutional fears that defined the music industry during the 1970’s and 1980’s. “DON LEWIS and The Live Electronic Orchestra” delves into the life and times of an African American who was unwilling to sacrifice his own curiosity in his pursuit to change the World’s musical landscape.

FEATURING

QUINCY JONES, JOHN CHOWNING, ALAN KAY, IKUTARO KAKEHASHI, DAVE SMITH, FRED CATERO, BRYAN BELL, GARY LEUENBERGER, MARK VAIL, HERBIE HANCOCK, BROCKETT PARSONS, DAN DEL FIORENTINO, JERRY JACOB, CAROLYN GRANT, SUSAN MAZER, RICHARD BATES.

MUSIC FROM: DAVID BOWIE - PRINCE - THE BEACH BOYS- TODD RUNDGREN - ELP - THE WHO - KRAFTWERK - MICHAEL JACKSON - NWA - THE CURE

Featured film in Poland on May 27,2024 at the Krakow Film Festival

Don's Story

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Don Lewis and the Live Electronic Orchestra” is an independently produced documentary about a pioneering multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and electronic engineer who utilized his genius to design and create sounds that have shaped the world’s musical landscape.

The Story

The Filmmaker

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NED AUGUSTENBORG has produced a wide range of content in the television industry, having produced or directed for ESPN, MSNBC, CNN, The Mountain Sports Network, Canadian Sports Network, Prime Ticket, CNBC and Sports Net.

The Filmmaker

Film Blog

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Discover Don Lewis’ many contributions to iconic synthesizers through his brilliant insights as told by documentarian filmmaker Ned Augustenborg.

Film Blog