Should you watch Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell?
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Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
Documentary · 2021
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.
The sides of Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
- Christopher Wallace growing up in Brooklyn
- Rare footage from before the fame
- His friends and his mother remembering him
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell is good for you if…
- you like hearing where Biggie's lyrics came from.
- you want rare footage of Christopher Wallace before the fame.
- you like his Brooklyn friends telling who he really was.
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell is bad for you if…
- you need hope, and you know he was killed at 24.
- you want answers about who killed him. This is about his life, not the case.
About: Brooklyn · fame · loss
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