The Legacy of J Dilla
Cast & Crew
J Dilla
as Self (archive footage)
Mats Nileskär
as Self (archive audio)
Frank Nitt
as Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Martha Yancey
as Self - Sister
Illa J
as Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Maureen Yancey
as Self - Mother
DJ Jazzy Jeff
as Self - Producer; Friend
Amp Fiddler
as Self (archive footage)
Q-Tip
as Self (archive footage)
Esther Dere
Director
Christopher Frierson
Director
Overview
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?
