Don Lewis and The Live Electronic Orchestra

Don Lewis and The Live Electronic Orchestra is a documentary centered on a musician and electronics engineer during the 1970s. Lewis developed a synthesizer capable of mixing and generating sounds on a scale previously unseen. This innovation sparked conflict with trade unions, who feared the technology would displace professional musicians. The film explores the struggle for recognition and the racial prejudices Lewis faced, while examining the broader tension between technological advancement and job security.

The film was directed and written by Ned Augustenborg and produced by Augustenborg Productions in the United States. It features appearances by several figures speaking as themselves, including Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, John Chowning, Ikutarô Kakehashi, and Gary Leuenberger. The production has a runtime of 80 minutes and was released on May 27, 2024.