*A new documentary about the life of Notorious B.I.G. will feature his son C.J. Wallace, and promises “an intimate look at the untold life story of one of the greatest rappers to ever live … from the perspective of the son who never knew him,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“Understanding Christopher Wallace” is directed by Vikram Gandhi and produced by Time Studios, best known for the documentaries “jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy,” “John Lewis: Good Trouble” and “Katrina Babies.” Time Studios says the documentary is “a dual narrative that navigates between the lives of both Christopher Jr. and Sr. – from the 2020’s back to the 1980’s – exploring concepts of identity, legacy, and fatherhood. As C.J. chases a deeper understanding of his own destiny, his quest uncovers a more holistic portrait of his dad than the world has ever known.”
C.J., Biggie’s son with singer Faith Evans, was just five months old when his father was shot and killed in Los Angeles. The film will also include his mother, Lil Kim, Jadakiss, Lil Cease and others speaking with C.J.
“Over the past few years, I realized my personal journey is connected to understanding who Christopher George Latore Wallace was outside of his big rap persona,” said C.J. Wallace. “I am on a journey to fully understand the world he lived in and the massive impact he had on American and Black history and by doing so, I can ensure that I honor his hopes and dreams while I build and create my own legacy for future generations of Wallaces.”
Gandhi, best known for “Barry,” the Tekashi69 documentary “69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez” and “Trigger Warning with Killer Mike,” said in a statement: “It’s an honor to document C.J.’s personal odyssey to understand his father and to create a deeper and more definitive film about the man behind the persona Notorious B.I.G., Christopher Wallace.”
Loren Hammonds, head of documentary at Time Studios, said in a statement: “The Notorious B.I.G. had such an immense impact on not only music, but also on popular culture as a whole. But this film is about so much more than that. It’s about fatherhood, loss, and love. It’s incredibly special to be able to let audiences learn about the man behind the myth through C.J.’s eyes, and we’re very proud to play a part in carrying on Christopher Wallace’s inimitable legacy.”
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