A&E’s upcoming documentary on Ol’ Dirty Bastard will chronicle the Wu-Tang Clan founding member’s life and legacy.
The film titled Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys is set to premiere Aug. 25.
In a press release this week, A&E said the film offers an “unflinching” look at ODB’s complexities, including “addiction, adultery, fame, mental illness, sudden wealth, race and criminal justice.”
The two-hour film includes interviews with the rapper’s family, fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, and his musical collaborator Mariah Carey.
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Icelene Jones, ODB’s wife and the executor of his estate, serves as executive producer.
“I am so happy to have brought this documentary about my husband’s life to the screen. He was and is an inspiration to my family, children, and fans across the world,” Jones said in a statement. “Like all of hip-hop, I have missed his energy. This project has let me know that he is alive and well in all of our hearts.”
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI) co-directs alongside his son Jason Pollard (Get Me Roger Stone).
The authorized documentary is produced for A&E by Pulse Films, Four Screens, and the Ol’ Dirty Bastard Estate in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment.
“Part of A&E’s DNA is telling the stories of iconic people who have left a lasting impact on culture and the world,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, A&E’s executive vice president and head of programming. “The documentary tells his story while celebrating his life and his lasting impact on hip-hop and the music industry.”
Sam Bridger, Nelesh Dhand, and Alice Rhodes are executive producers for Pulse Films. Chet Fenster and Richard Foster serve as executive producers for GroupM Motion Entertainment. Messiah Jacobs, Nicole Beckett, Icelene Jones, and Bar-Sun Jones executive produce for Four Screens and the Ol’ Dirty Bastard Estate. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E.
Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys premieres Aug. 25 at 9pm ET/PT on A&E. The film will be available on demand and to stream the next day on the A&E app, AETV.com, and on VOD platforms.
Watch the teaser trailer below:
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