A new documentary about the late Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard has been announced, the working title of which is reportedly Biography: Ol' Dirty Bastard.
As noted by The Hollywood Reporter, the film is set to be co-directed by Sam and Jason Pollard. According to a press release, it'll focus on Ol' Dirty Bastard's solo career and examine his childhood and legacy.
A+E Networks has the worldwide distribution rights for the two-hour documentary. It's being produced by Pulse Films, Four Screens, and the Ol' Dirty Bastard Estate. Icelene Jones, who is Ol' Dirty Bastard's widow and the sole executor of his estate, is providing never-before-seen personal footage for the film.
In a statement, Jones said: "I am thrilled to tell the full story of my husband. With this documentary, the world will learn about the son, the husband, the father, and the artist. I'm proud of the team that we built, including Pulse, my producing partners Nicole Beckett and Messiah Jacobs at Four Screens, and our directing team, the Pollards."
Earlier this year, it was reported that Jones was suing Wu-Tang Clan Productions for years of unpaid royalties. Jones's suit claims that a 1992 recording agreement entitles Ol' Dirty Bastard to 50 percent of net proceeds from publishing and recording royalties, plus merchandising and videos. Jones is seeking at least $1 million in damages.
As noted by The Hollywood Reporter, the film is set to be co-directed by Sam and Jason Pollard. According to a press release, it'll focus on Ol' Dirty Bastard's solo career and examine his childhood and legacy.
A+E Networks has the worldwide distribution rights for the two-hour documentary. It's being produced by Pulse Films, Four Screens, and the Ol' Dirty Bastard Estate. Icelene Jones, who is Ol' Dirty Bastard's widow and the sole executor of his estate, is providing never-before-seen personal footage for the film.
In a statement, Jones said: "I am thrilled to tell the full story of my husband. With this documentary, the world will learn about the son, the husband, the father, and the artist. I'm proud of the team that we built, including Pulse, my producing partners Nicole Beckett and Messiah Jacobs at Four Screens, and our directing team, the Pollards."
Earlier this year, it was reported that Jones was suing Wu-Tang Clan Productions for years of unpaid royalties. Jones's suit claims that a 1992 recording agreement entitles Ol' Dirty Bastard to 50 percent of net proceeds from publishing and recording royalties, plus merchandising and videos. Jones is seeking at least $1 million in damages.
