It's been nearly 20 years since the Hip-Hop world mourned the sudden death of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan member, Ol' Dirty Bastard. And while many of today's generation of Hip-Hoppers likely aren't familiar with the man's musical genius, A&E will put many in the loop as they have a documentary centered around the “Brooklyn Zoo” artist on the way.
A&E recently announced that after years of development, they will be premiering Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys on August 25, and the documentary will feature never-before-seen footage of Dirt McGirt, courtesy of his wife, Icelene Jones. Delving into the lives of Russell Tyrone Jones, the man, and Ol' Dirty Bastard, the entertainer, A Tale of Two Dirtys will showcase sides of the Wu-Tang Clan legend that many of us didn't know before he died in 2004.
With interviews from fellow artists such as Ghostface Killah, GZA, RZA and other musical heavyweights such as Mariah Carey and Damon Dash, the documentary is sure to shine a light on the man who was Big Baby Jesus (ODB) when he wasn't such. of his many alter egos in the entertainment industry.
In a press release for the upcoming project, Ol' Dirty Bastard's wife Icelene Jones explained how happy she is that this documentary is finally out in the open.
ODB's wife Icelene Jones, administrator of ODB's estate, said, “I am absolutely thrilled to be bringing this project that highlights my husband's life to the screen with my partners at Four Screens. They made this dream come true and I am forever grateful. ODB was and is an inspiration to my family, children and fans around the world. Like all hip-hop, I've really missed it. And this work has cemented my belief that he is alive and well in the hearts of all of us.”
Yes. We love this man.
Directed by Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI, Black Art: In the Absence of Light), and his son Jason Pollard, Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys It's sure to have fans of the Wu-Tang clan glued to their TVs on day one, and may even gain him a new following on August 25.
Check out the teaser trailer for the documentary below and head to the comments section to let us know if you'll be tuning in next month.
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