Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
“Every legend has an origin story.”
Synopsis
Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-15
Top Cast
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The Notorious B.I.G.
Self (archive footage)
Sean Combs
Self - aka Puff Daddy
Faith Evans
Self - Christopher's Wife
Damion Butler
Self - Childhood Friend
Voletta Wallace
Self - Christopher's Mother
Lil' Cease
Self - Childhood Friend
Gwendolyn Wallace
Self - Christopher's Grandmother, 96
Dave Wallace
Self - Christopher's Uncle
C Gutta
Self - Childhood Friend
Hubert Sam
Self - Childhood Friend
Donald Harrison
Self - Christopher's Neighbor
Chico Del Vec
Self
Olie
Self - Childhood Friend (archive footage)
Jasmine Ayuso
Self - Olie's Girlfriend
Lil' Kim
Self - Junior M.A.F.I.A. (archive footage)
Francisco Nieto
Self - Crew Lieutenant
50-Grand
Self - DJ / Producer
Supreme
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emmett Malloy
- Original Score
- Adam Peters
- Original Title
- Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Submarine Entertainment, Bystorm Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emmett Malloy
Adam Peters
Ben Kutchins
Neil Meiklejohn, Will Znidaric
Voletta Wallace, Brendan Malloy, Sean Combs, Stanley F. Buchthal, Mark Pitts
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Kutchins
Director of Photography
Adam Peters
Original Music Composer
Neil Meiklejohn
Editor
Will Znidaric
Editor
Emmett Malloy
Director
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
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What is Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell about?
Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.
Who directed Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell?
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell was directed by Emmett Malloy.
Who stars in Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell?
The principal cast of Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell includes The Notorious B.I.G., Sean Combs, Faith Evans, Damion Butler, Voletta Wallace.
When was Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell released and how long is it?
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell was composed by Adam Peters.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell?
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).