Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
2021 · Movie · R · 97 min · ★ 7.2 · 70% critics
This documentary looks back at the life and impact of a hip-hop icon through rare behind-the-scenes footage and personal stories. Friends and family share memories that trace the artist’s rise, creative drive, and lasting influence on music and culture.
Also known as Notorious B.I.G.: One More Chance
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Streaming on Netflix.
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-03-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (138 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like intimate, music-focused documentaries built around personal memories and archival footage, similar to Gaga: Five Foot Two or Gimme Danger; not for you if you want a hard-hitting investigative take.
Pros: rare behind-the-scenes footage; heartfelt personal testimonies; celebrates lasting influence | Cons: limited critical distance; familiar documentary beats; may feel reverent
Themes
- hip-hop
Cast & crew
The Notorious B.I.G.
as Self (archive footage)
Sean Combs
as Self - aka Puff Daddy
Faith Evans
as Self - Christopher's Wife
Damion Butler
as Self - Childhood Friend
Voletta Wallace
as Self - Christopher's Mother
Lil' Cease
as Self - Childhood Friend
- GW
Gwendolyn Wallace
as Self - Christopher's Grandmother, 96
- DW
Dave Wallace
as Self - Christopher's Uncle
- CG
C Gutta
as Self - Childhood Friend
- HS
Hubert Sam
as Self - Childhood Friend
Directed by Emmett Malloy