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The Legacy of J Dilla (2023)

1h 11m · 7 Apr 2023
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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?

Movie ID11037
GenreDocumentary, Music, TV Movie
DirectorEsther Dere, Christopher Frierson
Main castJ Dilla, Mats Nileskär, Frank Nitt, Martha Yancey, Illa J, Maureen Yancey, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Amp Fiddler
Release date7 April 2023
Release year2023
LanguageEnglish
Duration71 min (1h 11m)
Rating8.0 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseThe New York Times

Director: Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson

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J DillaSelf (archive footage)
Mats NileskärSelf (archive audio)
Frank NittSelf - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Martha YanceySelf - Sister
Illa JSelf - Brother (as John Yancey)
Maureen YanceySelf - Mother
DJ Jazzy JeffSelf - Producer; Friend
Amp FiddlerSelf (archive footage)
Q-TipSelf (archive footage)
Edwin HoughtonSelf - Journalist
Ali Shaheed MuhammadSelf (archive footage)
Phat KatSelf - Rapper; Collaborator
Black MilkSelf - Producer, Slum Village
Mike RossSelf - Founder, Delicious Vinyl
Raphael SaadiqSelf - Producer, The Ummah Robert GlasperSelf - Jazz Musician Busta RhymesSelf (archive footage)
Jonathan DworkinSelf - Management Team
Kelley L. CarterSelf - Journalist
House ShoesSelf - D.J.; Friend

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