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Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

Every legend has an origin story.

2021•1h 37m•7.2/10
DocumentaryMusic

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7.2/10(137)

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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Production

Submarine Entertainment, Bystorm Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

The Notorious B.I.G.

The Notorious B.I.G.

Self (archive footage)

Sean Combs

Sean Combs

Self - aka Puff Daddy

Faith Evans

Faith Evans

Self - Christopher's Wife

Damion Butler

Damion Butler

Self - Childhood Friend

Voletta Wallace

Voletta Wallace

Self - Christopher's Mother

Lil' Cease

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

Olie

Self - Childhood Friend (archive footage)

Jasmine Ayuso

Self - Olie's Girlfriend

Lil' Kim

Lil' Kim

Self - Junior M.A.F.I.A. (archive footage)

Francisco Nieto

Francisco Nieto

Self - Crew Lieutenant

50-Grand

Self - DJ / Producer

Supreme

Self (archive footage)

Mr. Cee

Self - DJ / Producer

Matteo Capoluongo

Self - THE SOURCE Magazine

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