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The Legacy of J Dilla (2023)

1h 11m Apr 07, 2023
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?

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Movie Details

Original Title The Legacy of J Dilla
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.8

Cast

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J Dilla
Self (archive footage)
Popularity: 0.2
No Photo" alt="Mats Nileskär" class="cast-photo">
Mats Nileskär
Self (archive audio)
Popularity: 0.5
No Photo" alt="Frank Nitt" class="cast-photo">
Frank Nitt
Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Popularity: 0.9
No Photo" alt="Martha Yancey" class="cast-photo">
Martha Yancey
Self - Sister
Popularity: 0.7
No Photo" alt="Illa J" class="cast-photo">
Illa J
Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Popularity: 0.0
No Photo" alt="Maureen Yancey" class="cast-photo">
Maureen Yancey
Self - Mother
Popularity: 0.0
DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Self - Producer; Friend
Popularity: 0.4
No Photo" alt="Amp Fiddler" class="cast-photo">
Amp Fiddler
Self (archive footage)
Popularity: 0.1
Q-Tip
Q-Tip
Self (archive footage)
Popularity: 0.7
No Photo" alt="Edwin Houghton" class="cast-photo">
Edwin Houghton
Self - Journalist
Popularity: 0.0
No Photo" alt="Ali Shaheed Muhammad" class="cast-photo">
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Self (archive footage)
Popularity: 0.4
No Photo" alt="Phat Kat" class="cast-photo">
Phat Kat
Self - Rapper; Collaborator
Popularity: 0.2

Key Crew

Director Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson
Producer Lauren Herstik, Kevin Vargas, Rachel Abrams
Executive Producer Jason Stallman, Liz Day, Sam Dolnick
Editor Geoff O'Brien

Production

The New York Times
US
Left/Right
US

Videos & Trailers

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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Keywords

hip-hop musician detroit, michigan death of a musician music producer

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Details
Release Date April 7, 2023
Runtime 1h 11m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.8
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