Kristian R. Hill

Movies

God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines
Writer
A vibrant and nostalgic music documentary that explores the true beginnings of Techno Music and how young Black musicians from Detroit became the creative force behind one of the most celebrated genres in the world.
God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines
Director
A vibrant and nostalgic music documentary that explores the true beginnings of Techno Music and how young Black musicians from Detroit became the creative force behind one of the most celebrated genres in the world.
Remembering Huck with Reggie Dokes
Director
The latest Detroit Sound Project short film produced to commemorate the passing of Detroit DJ, Producer, Educator and Tastemaker – Mike Huckaby. Huckaby died in April 2020 due to complications of a stroke and Covid-19. Fellow Detroit DJ and Producer, Reggie Dokes, poetically commemorates his friend - “Huck” - in this captivating short film.
The Detroit Sound Project: Al Ester
Director
A portrait of Detroit most energetic DJ and fabled dance music curator. This was the first short film produced by the Detroit Sound Project in 2011. The four-minute short film beautifully illustrates Ester's career influences and highlights in Detroit dance music history.
The Black August Hip Hop Project
Editor
Shot in the span of ten years, Black August Hip-Hop Project takes us to New York City, Cuba, and South Africa to raise awareness about political prisoners in the United States and abroad. The documentary features interviews with intellectuals and social activists including Assata Shakur, as well as performances by artists such as Talib Kweli, Mos Def, David Banner, Dead Prez, and Common.
American Noir in Paris
Director
One man's coming of age in the City of Lights with a soundtrack from Pianist/Compser/Arranger - Kenn Cox of the Contemporary Jazz Quartet.