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A new Ol’ Dirty Bastard documentary has been announced

The first official documentary on the Wu-Tang Clan member

  • Words: Becky Buckle | Image: Orstzeit
  • 6 April 2022
A new Ol’ Dirty Bastard documentary has been announced

A documentary on the late Wu-Tang Clan member Ol’ Dirty Bastard has been announced.

This will be the firs official documentary on OBD and is co-produced by his widow Icelene Jones.

With the working title, Biography: Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the doc will also be co-directed by Sam and Jason Pollard.

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According to a press release, the documentary will focus on the late rapper’s solo career as well as examine his upbringing and legacy.

The documentary will include never-before-seen personal archival footage.

A+E Networks has the worldwide distribution rights to the film, with it being produced by Pulse Films, Four Screens and the Ol' Dirty Bastard Estate.

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"I am thrilled to tell the full story of my husband," Jones said in a statement.

"With this documentary the world will learn about the son, the husband, the father, and the artist. I'm proud of the team that we built, including Pulse, my producing partners Nicole Beckett and Messiah Jacobs at Four Screens, and our directing team, the Pollards.”

The date of release is still to be announced.

Becky Buckle is Mixmag's Digital Intern, follow her on Twitter

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