The Legacy of J Dilla
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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The New York Times Presents: The Legacy of J Dilla | S2E5 Sneak Peek: The Life of a Visionary | FXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-07
Top Cast
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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
Self - Producer; Friend
Amp Fiddler
Self (archive footage)
Q-Tip
Self (archive footage)
Edwin Houghton
Self - Journalist
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Self (archive footage)
Phat Kat
Self - Rapper; Collaborator
Black Milk
Self - Producer, Slum Village
Mike Ross
Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl
Raphael Saadiq
Self - Producer, The Ummah
Robert Glasper
Self - Jazz Musician
Busta Rhymes
Self (archive footage)
Jonathan Dworkin
Self - Management Team
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson
- Screenplay & Story
- Nosarieme Garrick
- Original Title
- The Legacy of J Dilla
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- The New York Times, Left/Right
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson
Nosarieme Garrick
John Tashiro
Geoff O'Brien
Lauren Herstik, Rachel Abrams, Kevin Vargas, Esther Dere, Jason Stallman
Department Leadership Roster
Esther Dere
Director
Lauren Herstik
Producer
John Tashiro
Director of Photography
Geoff O'Brien
Editor
Rachel Abrams
Producer
Kevin Vargas
Producer
Christopher Frierson
Director
Christopher Frierson
Producer
Esther Dere
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legacy of J Dilla
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What is The Legacy of J Dilla about?
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?
Who directed The Legacy of J Dilla?
The Legacy of J Dilla was directed by Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson.
Who stars in The Legacy of J Dilla?
The principal cast of The Legacy of J Dilla includes J Dilla, Mats Nileskär, Frank Nitt, Martha Yancey, Illa J.
When was The Legacy of J Dilla released and how long is it?
The Legacy of J Dilla was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legacy of J Dilla?
The Legacy of J Dilla holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).