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If the 1958 film defined the social defiant one, the 2017 HBO documentary series The Defiant Ones defined the capitalistic and artistic defiant one. Directed by Allen Hughes, this four-part series explores the forty-year partnership between Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Their $3 billion acquisition by Apple in 2014
Across both mediums, the narrative of "The Defiant Ones" uncovers universal truths about human collaboration: 1. Friction Breeds Innovation Dre, convincing a generation that premium audio gear