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Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

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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.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...

March 1, 2021 · Directed by Emmett Malloy

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Cast & crew

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
C Gutta
Self - Childhood Friend
Hubert Sam
Self - Childhood Friend
Donald Harrison
Self - Christopher's Neighbor
Chico Del Vec
Self

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