DMX: Don't Try to Understand
Synopsis
A focus on a year in the life of rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons as he is released from prison in early 2019 and attempts to rebuild his career in the music industry and reconnect with family and fans.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
DOC NYC
Festival / Special Debut
November 25, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Frierson
- Original Score
- Jackson Greenberg
- Original Title
- DMX: Don't Try to Understand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Ringer Films, HBO Documentary Films, Mass Appeal, Hardware Agency, Mercury Studios, Def Jam Recordings
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Frierson
Jackson Greenberg
Travis Libin, Sean Gordon-Loebl, Clark Slater, John Tashiro, Christopher Frierson
Clark Slater, Steve Waite, James Thayer
Bill Simmons, Robert Alexander, Sean Gordon-Loebl, Christopher Frierson, Pat Gallo
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Alexander
Producer
Sean Gordon-Loebl
Producer
Christopher Frierson
Producer
Pat Gallo
Producer
Clark Slater
Producer
Clark Slater
Editor
Barak Moffitt
Producer
Travis Libin
Director of Photography
Sean Gordon-Loebl
Director of Photography
Daniel Seliger
Producer
Steve Waite
Editor
Clark Slater
Director of Photography
Jackson Greenberg
Original Music Composer
John Tashiro
Director of Photography
Steve Rifkind
Producer
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What is DMX: Don't Try to Understand about?
A focus on a year in the life of rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons as he is released from prison in early 2019 and attempts to rebuild his career in the music industry and reconnect with family and fans.
Who directed DMX: Don't Try to Understand?
DMX: Don't Try to Understand was directed by Christopher Frierson.
Who stars in DMX: Don't Try to Understand?
The principal cast of DMX: Don't Try to Understand includes DMX, Tashera Simmons.
When was DMX: Don't Try to Understand released and how long is it?
DMX: Don't Try to Understand was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for DMX: Don't Try to Understand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for DMX: Don't Try to Understand was composed by Jackson Greenberg.