A&E is set to premiere “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys,” a documentary on the late Wu-Tang Clan rapper, on August 25. The film, directed by father-son duo Sam and Jason Pollard, marks the first authorized documentary about Ol’ Dirty Bastard, who died at 35 from an accidental drug overdose.
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The two-hour documentary features interviews with Wu-Tang members Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, Mariah Carey, industry executives, and ODB’s family. The film includes never-before-seen footage of ODB’s home life, highlighting his roles as a husband and father.
The documentary traces ODB’s journey from childhood to his rise in the rap scene, addressing his legal troubles, mental health struggles, addiction, and the pressures of fame. It poses critical questions about the industry’s impact on his tragic death. The documentary will be available for streaming the day after its premiere.