“Hip, hypnotic…engaging pic. Better Living Through Circuitry demystifies raves and sets the bar for others to explore this culture and music.”
– Charles Lyons, Variety
“Reiss simulates a rave’s euphoric atmosphere through digital effects and cuts faster than a drum ‘n’ bass soundtrack…An ecstatic valentine for those who rave and a primer for those who don’t.”
– Nina Chonin, San Francisco Chronicle
“Jon Reiss’ rave-scene scorcher rocked the house Saturday night with a capacity crowd nearly dancing in their seats to its pulse-pounding beats and eye popping digital visuals…[his] narrative propulsion and kinetic energy delivers an anthropological kaleidoscope.”
– Natasha Senjanovic, Filmmaker Magazine
Better Living Through Circuitry offers an unprecedented portrayal of rave culture and the electronic dance community. Provocative, impassioned, and enlightening, this film explores many facets of the subculture, including its empowerment through technology, its DIY ethic, and its pursuit of transcendence through sound and rhythm.