Movie Description
The Legacy of J Dilla
(2023)Overview
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?
Featured Crew
- Director : Esther Dere,Christopher Frierson
- Producer : Lauren Herstik,Rachel Abrams,Kevin Vargas,Christopher Frierson,Esther Dere
- Editor : Geoff O'Brien
- Cast : J Dilla,Mats Nileskär,Frank Nitt,Martha Yancey,Illa J,Maureen Yancey,DJ Jazzy Jeff,Amp Fiddler,Q-Tip,Edwin Houghton,Ali Shaheed Muhammad,Phat Kat,Black Milk,Mike Ross,Raphael Saadiq,Robert Glasper,Busta Rhymes,Jonathan Dworkin,Kelley L. Carter,House Shoes,Common,Karriem Riggins,Lauren Herstik,T3,Baatin,Questlove
Cast
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive audio)
Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Self - Sister
Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Self - Mother
Self - Producer; Friend
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self - Journalist
Self (archive footage)
Self - Rapper; Collaborator
Self - Producer, Slum Village
Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl
Self - Producer, The Ummah
Self - Jazz Musician
Self (archive footage)
Self - Management Team
Self - Journalist
Self - D.J.; Friend
Self - Rapper; Friend
Self - Producer; Collaborator
Self - Reporter, The New York Times
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Legacy of J Dilla
Status Released
Release Information
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2023-04-07
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 11m
Production CompaniesThe New York Times,Left/Right
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
- TV Movie
































