Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

"Every legend has an origin story."

2021 1h 37m EN

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★7.1TMDB · 141

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Synopsis

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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.

“Every legend has an origin story.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Emmett Malloy
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Emmett Malloy, shot by Ben Kutchins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Adam Peters. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Neil Meiklejohn 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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The Notorious B.I.G. and Sean Combs and Faith Evans carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Every legend has an origin story.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14058484 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Emmett Malloy directs. Ben Kutchins behind the camera. Adam Peters scores. Neil Meiklejohn cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2Directed by Emmett Malloy, shot by Ben Kutchins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Adam Peters. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Neil Meiklejohn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5The Notorious B.I.G. and Sean Combs and Faith Evans carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Every legend has an origin story.".
7IMDB entry: tt14058484 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.