The Legacy of J Dilla

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📊 Film Specifications

Director Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson
Writer Nosarieme Garrick (Story Developer)
Release Date April 7, 2023
Runtime 71 min (1h 11m)
Country United States of America
Language EN
Budget N/A
Box Office N/A
Studios The New York Times • Left/Right

The Legacy of J Dilla (2023)

Directed by Esther Dere , Christopher Frierson
• Written by Nosarieme Garrick
⭐ 4.0 / 5 (1 votes) ⏱️ 71 min 🎬 Documentary, Music, TV Movie

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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?

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Director Esther Dere
Esther Dere
Director
 Director Christopher Frierson
Christopher Frierson
Director
 Story Developer Nosarieme Garrick
Nosarieme Garrick
Story Developer
 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