Rise: The Story of Rave Outlaw Disco Donnie

Rise: The Story of Rave Outlaw Disco Donnie chronicles the extraordinary rise of Disco Donnie, the New Orleans promoter who helped transform America's underground rave scene from illegal warehouse parties into a nationwide cultural phenomenon. Directed by Julie Drazen, the documentary explores the collision of music, youth culture, politics and law enforcement as the rave movement exploded during the 1990s, placing Donnie at the centre of debates surrounding the War on Drugs, free speech and public gatherings.

Featuring interviews with key figures including Josh Wink, Paul van Dyk, Q-Bert, Tommie Sunshine, Adam Freeland and John Acquaviva, Rise combines rare archival footage, firsthand accounts and an era-defining soundtrack to capture the energy of American rave culture at its peak. More than a music documentary, it's a fascinating record of a grassroots movement that reshaped electronic dance music in the United States.