The Legacy of J Dilla(2023)
The Legacy of J Dilla Synopsis
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?
The Legacy of J Dilla (2023) is a documentary, music and tv movie film directed by Esther Dere, released on April 7, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars J Dilla, Mats Nileskär, Frank Nitt and Martha Yancey. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- 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
The Legacy of J Dilla (2023) Trailer
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The Legacy of J Dilla Cast & Crew
Main cast
- J Dilla
J Dilla
as Self (archive footage)
- Mats Nileskär
Mats Nileskär
as Self (archive audio)
- Frank Nitt
Frank Nitt
as Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
- Martha Yancey
Martha Yancey
as Self - Sister
- Illa J
Illa J
as Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
- Maureen Yancey
Maureen Yancey
as Self - Mother
DJ Jazzy Jeff
as Self - Producer; Friend
- Amp Fiddler
Amp Fiddler
as Self (archive footage)
Q-Tip
as Self (archive footage)
- Edwin Houghton
Edwin Houghton
as Self - Journalist
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
as Self (archive footage)
- Phat Kat
Phat Kat
as Self - Rapper; Collaborator
Key crew
Directed by Esther Dere, written by Nosarieme Garrick, produced by Lauren Herstik, Rachel Abrams and Kevin Vargas.
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The Legacy of J Dilla Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in The Legacy of J Dilla?
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The main cast of The Legacy of J Dilla (2023) includes J Dilla, Mats Nileskär, Frank Nitt, Martha Yancey and Illa J. The film was directed by Esther Dere. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Legacy of J Dilla released?
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The Legacy of J Dilla was released on April 7, 2023 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Legacy of J Dilla worth watching?
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The Legacy of J Dilla (2023) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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