ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay?

2018 0h 58m EN

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★6.4TMDB · 30

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Synopsis

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Run-D.M.C. DJ Jam Master Jay made a huge impact in music and his community. But friends and family still seek closure years after his unsolved murder.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell
Self [RUN-DMC] (archive footage)
Joseph Simmons
Self [RUN-DMC]
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Self [RUN-DMC]
Russell Simmons
Self
DJ Hurricane
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brian Oakes
Writers: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "ReMastered Series" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell and Joseph Simmons and Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9046560 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Brian Oakes directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Part of the "ReMastered Series" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell and Joseph Simmons and Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt9046560 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Runtime: 58 min · 0h 58m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? (2018)

Part of

ReMastered Series

This docuseries investigates high-profile events that have affected some of the most legendary names in music, presenting groundbreaking discoveries and insights beyond what has been previously reported. Each episode aims to reveal answers about a seminal event in an artist's life. Topics include the mysterious shooting of reggae icon Bob Marley, the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay, and a potential controversy surrounding the death of R&B star Sam Cooke. "ReMastered" is created by critically acclaimed producers Jeff and Michael Zimbalist. Content expanded.