The Legacy of J Dilla (2023): Cast
The Legacy of J Dilla is a 2023 music documentary directed by Christopher Frierson and Esther Dere, starring J Dilla, Common and Questlove. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Directors
- Christopher Frierson and Esther Dere
- Genres
- Documentary , Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The New York Times
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legacy of J Dilla About?
The premise of The Legacy of J Dilla without spoilers.
Throughout his brief 32‑year life J Dilla worked as a musician, producer and visionary, shaping the sound of rap and hip‑hop with his innovative beats and collaborations. The film traces his prolific output, his lasting influence on generations of artists, and asks why widespread acclaim arrived only after his passing.
The Legacy of J Dilla Cast
J Dilla leads the cast, with Common and Questlove. Directed by Christopher Frierson and Esther Dere; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Christopher Frierson
- Co-director Esther Dere
- J Dilla as themselves
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Common as themselves - Questlove as themselves
- Busta Rhymes as themselves
Also Starring in The Legacy of J Dilla
· 22 more- Q-Tip Themselves
- DJ Jazzy Jeff Themselves
- Kelley L. Carter Themselves
- Robert Glasper Themselves
- Raphael Saadiq Themselves
- Mike Ross Themselves
- T3 Themselves
- Ali Shaheed Muhammad Themselves
- Karriem Riggins Themselves
- Maureen Yancey Themselves
- Illa J Themselves
- Mats Nileskär Themselves
- Martha Yancey Themselves
- Frank Nitt Themselves
- Edwin Houghton Themselves
- Amp Fiddler Themselves
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- Phat Kat Themselves
- Black Milk Themselves
- Jonathan Dworkin Themselves
- House Shoes Themselves
- Lauren Herstik Themselves
- Baatin Themselves
More from Christopher Frierson and Esther Dere
One more film directed by Christopher Frierson and Esther Dere: DMX: Don't Try to Undertstand.
The Legacy of J Dilla Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Legacy of J Dilla.
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The Legacy of J Dilla FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Legacy of J Dilla, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legacy of J Dilla?
The Legacy of J Dilla runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was The Legacy of J Dilla released?
The Legacy of J Dilla was released on April 7, 2023.
Who directed The Legacy of J Dilla?
The Legacy of J Dilla was directed by Christopher Frierson and Esther Dere.
More films by Christopher Frierson Who is in the cast of The Legacy of J Dilla?
The Legacy of J Dilla stars J Dilla, Common and Questlove, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Legacy of J Dilla have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legacy of J Dilla has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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