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The Legacy of J Dilla

2023
Directed byEsther Dere
1h 11m

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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J DillaSelf (archive footage)Mats NileskärSelf (archive audio)Frank NittSelf - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
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Martha YanceySelf - Sister
Illa JSelf - Brother (as John Yancey)
Maureen YanceySelf - Mother
DJ Jazzy JeffSelf - Producer; Friend
Amp FiddlerSelf (archive footage)
Q-TipSelf (archive footage)
Edwin HoughtonSelf - Journalist
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DocumentaryMusicTV Movie
STATUSReleased
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NR

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