Every legend has an origin story.
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.
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Cast
- The Notorious B.I.G.Self (archive footage)
- Sean CombsSelf - aka Puff Daddy
- Faith EvansSelf - Christopher's Wife
- Damion ButlerSelf - Childhood Friend
- Voletta WallaceSelf - Christopher's Mother
- Lil' CeaseSelf - Childhood Friend
- Gwendolyn WallaceSelf - Christopher's Grandmother, 96
- Dave WallaceSelf - Christopher's Uncle
- C GuttaSelf - Childhood Friend
- Hubert SamSelf - Childhood Friend
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- Emmett MalloyDirector
- Ben KutchinsDirector of Photography
- Adam PetersOriginal Music Composer
- Neil MeiklejohnEditor
- Will ZnidaricEditor
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