CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 1h 11m · R

The Legacy of J Dilla

80%(1)IMDbDocumentaryMusicTV 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?

Directed byEsther Dere, Christopher Frierson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 11m
Language
EN
Released
April 7, 2023
Studios
The New York TimesLeft/Right

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The New York Times Presents: The Legacy of J Dilla | S2E5 Sneak Peek: The Life of a Visionary | FX

The New York Times Presents: The Legacy of J Dilla | S2E5 Sneak Peek: The Life of a Visionary | FX

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

J Dilla

Self (archive footage)

Mats Nileskär

Self (archive audio)

Frank Nitt

Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend

Martha Yancey

Self - Sister

Illa J

Self - Brother (as John Yancey)

Maureen Yancey

Self - Mother

DJ Jazzy Jeff

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Self - Producer; Friend

Amp Fiddler

Self (archive footage)

Q-Tip

Q-Tip

Self (archive footage)

Edwin Houghton

Self - Journalist

Creative team
Directed by
Esther Dere
Christopher Frierson
Produced by
Lauren Herstik
Rachel Abrams

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