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8/10
Fond memories that's some sure!!!
future-renaissance23 August 2020
Great insight into One Nation and Drum & Bas in general, for people that never had the opportunity to experience it back then. Fond memories that's some sure!!!

Shame that there was not one mention of the late, great Mc. Stevie Hyper D, by anybody. He was mister One Nation. Shame That!
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8/10
One nation documentary
skam_platform22 August 2020
This is good doc, really enjoyed it. Gave me the itch to go rave.

However it's not a DNB doc but a One Nation doc, with some anecdotal chat about other aspects of the scene.
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8/10
Drum n bass nostalgia
drumthebass26 February 2020
Great little documentary about One Nation and the drum n bass screen. Brought back loads of memories of dnb and raves. A must watch if you love dnb and want to reminisce about raving!
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10/10
The definitive Drum & Bass documentary
jameschambers-3973325 April 2020
Well played Terry, this documentary took me back. Now I can't stand being out past midnight but It tempted to put my raving shoes on again once this lockdown is over and done with. One Love, One Vibe, One Nation
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10/10
Wicked!!!
MrsMagooDnB30 August 2020
Awesome documentary! Gave me goosebumps just watching. Great wee insight into some of the history of DnB.
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10/10
Liverpool Screening
steveewonder-6805923 February 2020
Great documentary about the UK Drum and Bass scene,some great interviews with the pioneers of this great scene from Djs,MCs and dancers Some funny stories about the birth of DNB from the way it was and how it changed going through the years A must see documentary for anyone whose has been involved whether you are a dj,Mc,security and of course a raver Tells a great story of how One Nation started the good times,the dark times and of course the hilarious times Left the screening with a great smile on my face,definitely a must see documentary Enjoy
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10/10
For all you little ravers out there !!!!!
donnaxx23 April 2020
Well this is a little gem talk about the good old days great documentary, there's some right laughs in this loved it .Terry Turbo what a legend please can I have tickets for your reunion gig it would be the greatest show ever !!😂👊
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3/10
Not what I expected or hoped for.
dps-rocha27 August 2020
Warning: Spoilers
When this popped up on my Netflix recommended list I couldn't wait to give it a watch. "3 Decades of Drum and Bass" had me thinking this would be THE definitive history of a music genre that most people would have expected to have faded out a long time ago but is still going strong. What we got instead was a bit of a Terry Turbo love in and self promotion device.

While some of the stories were nostalgic the narrative did not flesh out much of anything about the actual music: its evolution from acid house and rave, breakbeats, pirate radio, hardcore, the split with happy hardcore, reggae / ragga samples, sub bass, further shifts into jump up and intelligent sub genres, modern innovators etc. Many of the clubbing stories felt like 'you had to be there' to really appreciate and not be bored by them after the nth one.

And I guess if you were there, raving at the events depicted I'm sure you would love this film but if you were not and watched this to learn about the genre you would I you will not have gained much knowledge other than the impression that Terry Turbo was the one and only, Don King of the club and rave scene. So many huge legends in the scene spoke on the film yet it didn't depict their talent and why they were legends. A good documentary should enlighten and engage strangers to the subject not only cater to all the old heads who were there at the time.
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10/10
Great documentary, must see for any rave fan.
reganjones-1274015 April 2020
Great documentary about the legendary One Nation raves and the drum and bass scene in the 90s and 00s. We are taken away from focus on the music sometimes and instead focus on Terry Stone's personal life. To focus on his success, his married life and rise from flyerer to powerful promoter. A must watch for any rave fan.
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1/10
No DnB?
kevin c5 September 2020
Given the title you'd hope you were going to get a chronicle through three decades of Jungle and DnB?

Instead it's the self-produced story in a Bentley. Rave culture cliches abound, and you learn little about the DnB pioneers. Just lots of old men, saying what a mad night that was.
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10/10
Do you remember the time?
This film made me feel old. I'm not bemoaning neither my age or this important film nonetheless, i realise how old i feel. The DnB movement was an important one in the UK. which provided the revolution all generations need to move on, push past what came before, if your parents disapprove, then its done its job - welcome to the revolution. This isn't a story of how one man set out to become a millionaire. This is a story about how a fan used his passion and gave it to the masses. He created no less a movement, enjoyed by thousands. If you were around at that time it'll make you remember all your good times whilst listening to all the behind the scenes times. If you're young, its a shining example of what you can do if you put your mind to it.
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10/10
We live as one family
mrlinkwitz24 February 2020
Wicked watch,United Nation three decades of drum and bass documentary gives you a full insight what happens to keep the love restored on the dance floor for the ravers to enjoy and the artist to roll out what they do best. After going to One nation nights myself at the Bournemouth o2 academy And having a corker! it's nice to know the story of what goes on for these party's to remain as good as they are!! Big up Terry Turbo Original Promoter
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10/10
One Nation
danieljmarriner31 August 2020
A fantastic documentary. You hear from all the main people heavily involved in building the jungle/dnb scene. We are still going on strong now. Please Terry we all want ONENATION to make a comeback Turbo Terry is the legend
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10/10
Awesome Documentary
dannyivor21 February 2020
What a insight of how Drum & Base has evolved through the decades and it also showed how you got started also now you're a legendary actor, Fantastic Documentary
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1/10
Totally inaccurate.
paul-927776 April 2020
Terrible docu- film. Way off the mark. Misses the era completely. Waste of money downloading it only to feel ripped off and cheated by its obvious claims to be the be all and end all of a musical culture that included so much more at the time. Makes out to be the 'god' of the genre but appears false and lacking substance. Badly put together and appears to be a commercial vehicle to promote Terry Stone rather than tell the story of the musical movement. Watched it and wished I hadn't. Avoid it.
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10/10
The real story
jamestillard28 April 2020
Absolute must watch!!!! Really brings back the best of memories and gives you a clear insight, behind the people and crew that made 'One Nation' the legendary enterprise that it was. Terry Turbo, the man that single handedly changed the way promotion and raving would be perceived for decades to come.
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10/10
WEEJII REVIEW
zanewells27 August 2020
Being in the drum and bass scene and experiencing the growth of it from the early 2000's this documentary really hit deep... I did not no how much of an impact Terry Stone had on the scene full respect to him... this is definitely is the one to watch and will ignite your love for drum and bass
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10/10
Banging
jjletsgo-440062 May 2020
Wicked factual and shows the true story of the scene don't hide nothing a must watch for old skool ravers
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10/10
10 out of 10 Must Watch
kcowles-073941 September 2020
True life documentary based on the origins of the electronic dance music movement or EDM as its most well known, was born out of the Drum & Bass movement, which began in the early 90's. The documentary gives a true and accurate insight into the rise and development of never been done before movement and allowing people from all backgrounds and cultures coming together as One just for the experience and love of music. This enabled the different style's of to gel together and create and genre of music that would not only survive but thrive and have a massive influence on Grime and the modern EDM scene still to this day.

Drum & Bass developed from the London underground rave scene movement that rapidly spread across the UK, and then throughout the world. The scene had serious issues with violence and drugs that plagued its early growth. The UK Governments reacted by bringing in draconian laws in an attempt to kill off the movement. But that wasn't going to stop a young man with a vision and a determination to achieve better for him self. Terry "Turbo" gives his behind-the-scenes account of what really went on, away from the the masses of people on the dance floors! Guns, Drugs, Sex, Knives, Gangs and, of course, the Artists and Performers who, despite all this instilled Drum & Base in the hearts of music forever.

Terry "Turbo" Stone was a working-class kid brought up on a council estate who, in his teens, saw opportunities in this budding scene. Against the odds, He founded "One Nation", a massive club movement. Terry gives exclusive access to Turbo's video archive and, through tell-it-all interviews with him, the artists, and those who provided security at the events and how they become a close net family as well as contributing to the safety and development of the music scene and the impact its having today across the world. 10 out 10
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10/10
Brilliant insight to the history of One Nation
barryday-3328522 August 2020
Took me back to my teenage years and the love for all things drum n bass, great interviews with the DJ's, MC's, the the success story that Terry Turbo went on. A must watch.
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10/10
Absolute classic!
samhopkins-5552128 April 2020
Brought back so many great memories for the early 90's rave scene! A pleasure to watch!

Highly recommended!
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10/10
Awesome
lukaboy-7170124 August 2020
If you don't know who TerryStone is... Check out United Nation: Three decades of Drum & Bass. On Netflix! The guy is a pioneer and genius!!!! Also starred & directed a few movies too! What a geezer!!!
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10/10
Awesome
lukaboy-7170124 August 2020
Amazing what Terry Stone & his team have achieved! I'd defo recommend watching this! Gotta love a bit of Drum & Bass
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10/10
Must see,for all you ravers out there!!
titch-5531830 August 2020
Great insight into the British Drum and Base scene between 99-00 and the legendary One Nation events put on by Terry Turbo 🤘
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10/10
Great Documentary and insight.... a must watch!
asmith-4573824 August 2020
Well narrated, funny, real insight, reflective. The rave scene era was often viewed as a decade of nothingness... for those who lived in that time span, you will connect with this and smile, for those who didn't... you missed a blinder!! Terry put his neck on the line to bring the whole dance party to clubs and spectacular venues.... dancers, lasers, MC's and the best DJ's around... This documentary gets to the core of the journey of dance music and the evolution of old skill drum and base mixed with with jungle beats.... Sit back, enjoy, relax and just hope the time doesn't fly as quickly for you!!
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