The Legacy of J Dilla (2023)
2023 · R · 1h 11m · Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Genres: Documentary, Music, TV Movie
In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?
Director: Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson
Cinematography: John Tashiro
Editor: Geoff O'Brien
Cast
J Dilla as Self (archive footage)Mats Nileskär as Self (archive audio)Frank Nitt as Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; FriendMartha Yancey as Self - SisterIlla J as Self - Brother (as John Yancey)Maureen Yancey as Self - MotherDJ Jazzy Jeff as Self - Producer; FriendAmp Fiddler as Self (archive footage)Q-Tip as Self (archive footage)Edwin Houghton as Self - JournalistAli Shaheed Muhammad as Self (archive footage)Phat Kat as Self - Rapper; CollaboratorMore like this
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