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The Legacy of J Dilla(2023)

1h 11m2023-04-07

DocumentaryMusicTV Movie

Overview

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
Writers:: Nosarieme Garrick
Producers:: Lauren Herstik, Rachel Abrams, Kevin Vargas
Cinematographer:: John Tashiro
Production:: The New York Times, Left/Right
Status:: Released

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Cast

J Dilla

J Dilla

Self (archive footage)

Mats Nileskär

Mats Nileskär

Self (archive audio)

Frank Nitt

Frank Nitt

Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend

Martha Yancey

Martha Yancey

Self - Sister

Illa J

Illa J

Self - Brother (as John Yancey)

Maureen Yancey

Maureen Yancey

Self - Mother

DJ Jazzy Jeff

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Self - Producer; Friend

Amp Fiddler

Amp Fiddler

Self (archive footage)

Q-Tip

Q-Tip

Self (archive footage)

Edwin Houghton

Edwin Houghton

Self - Journalist

Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Self (archive footage)

Phat Kat

Phat Kat

Self - Rapper; Collaborator