All Up in the Biz

"The life and rhymes of Biz Markie."

2023 1h 40m EN

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8.5

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★8.5TMDB · 2

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Synopsis

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Acclaimed director Sacha Jenkins shines a spotlight on the life and rhymes of the 'clown prince of hip-hop', Biz Markie, best known for his Top 40 hit, "Just a Friend." A who's who of legends like rappers Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E Fresh and actor/comedian Tracy Morgan share how Markie's playful approach to the genre made him a hip-hop icon and left an indelible mark in the world of music.

“The life and rhymes of Biz Markie.”

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Cast

Biz Markie
Self (archive footage)
Tara Davis
Self
Tracy Morgan
Self
Nick Cannon
Self
Dapper Dan
Self
Doug E. Fresh
Self
Fat Joe
Self
Big Daddy Kane
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sacha Jenkins
Writers: Andre Wilkins, Sacha Jenkins
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sacha Jenkins, shot by Ethan Mills. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jason Pollard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Biz Markie and Tara Davis and Tracy Morgan carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The life and rhymes of Biz Markie.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt27547171 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sacha Jenkins directs. Ethan Mills behind the camera. Jason Pollard cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 3 years ago.
2Directed by Sacha Jenkins, shot by Ethan Mills. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Jason Pollard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Biz Markie and Tara Davis and Tracy Morgan carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "The life and rhymes of Biz Markie.".
6IMDB entry: tt27547171 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.